Indulge in these luscious keto chocolate ice cream bars, inspired by the luxurious Magnum ice cream. Each bar boasts a creamy vanilla ice cream core, made with rich heavy cream and sweetened with a low carb sweetener, encased in a thick, crisp layer of sugar-free chocolate.
These low-carb ice cream bars are the perfect low carb and gluten-free treat, providing a delightful crunch with every bite followed by a smooth, velvety ice cream that melts in your mouth.
The ice cream in these ice cream bars is very creamy and made me want to make a large batch just for a bowl of ice cream. It's very hot here and I could exist purely on ice cream and frozen drinks to cool down!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
The combination of heavy cream and egg yolks creates an ice cream base that is incredibly rich and creamy. Each bite melts in your mouth, providing a luxurious keto dessert experience.
This recipe serves as a versatile base. You can easily customize the ice cream flavor by adding other extracts, such as almond or mint, or incorporating mix-ins like chopped nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips.
Ingredients
The ice cream is made with just 4 ingredients. The dark chocolate shell is purely sugar free chocolate and coconut oil for the sheen.
- Whipping cream - heavy cream can be used too.
- Sweetener - we prefer allulose for ice cream as it does not crystalize but any other low carb sweetener can be used.
- Egg - a whole egg is used to make an almost custard like mixture for the ice cream.
- Vanilla - use a good quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
How to Make Keto Ice Cream Bars
Heat the ingredients over a low heat, then cool.
Whisk to thicken the mixture.
Pour into silicone molds and freeze.
Dip in melted chocolate.
Silicone Popsicle Molds
Any ice cream popsicle or ice cream bar can be used. We used ones that were shaped like Magnum ice creams. Although they are cute, I will be honest and they were much smaller than expected. I would say about half the size of a Magnum bar. Which is probably a better thing for portion control for me!
Ice Cream Bar Decorations
Decorating your keto chocolate ice cream bars can make them even more appealing and fun to eat. Here are some keto-friendly decoration ideas:
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt additional sugar-free chocolate and drizzle it over the frozen bars for an elegant look.
- Nut Butter Drizzle: Use melted sugar-free peanut butter, almond butter or coconut butter to drizzle over the bars.
- Chopped Nuts: Sprinkle chopped nuts like almonds, pecans or pistachios on the bars while the chocolate coating is still wet.
- Shredded Coconut: Press unsweetened shredded coconut into the chocolate coating before it sets for a tropical twist.
- Freeze-Dried Berries: Crushed freeze-dried strawberries, raspberries or blueberries add color and a burst of flavor without extra carbs.
- Cacao Nibs: Sprinkle cacao nibs over the chocolate coating for an added crunch and rich chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate Shavings: Use a vegetable peeler to create chocolate shavings from a sugar-free chocolate bar and sprinkle over the top.
Storage
After making your ice cream bars and coating them in chocolate, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze them until the chocolate is fully set.
Ensure the bars are completely frozen before transferring them to a storage container. This helps prevent them from sticking together.
Wrap each ice pop individually in plastic wrap or wax paper. This prevents them from sticking together and protects them from freezer burn. Alternatively, you can use small pieces of parchment paper between each ice pop if you prefer not to wrap them individually.
For the best taste and texture, consume the ice pops within 1-2 months. They may be safe to eat beyond this period, but quality may decline.
Flavor Variations
Creating flavor variations for your keto chocolate ice cream bars can add excitement and variety to your treats. Here are some ideas:
- Mint Chocolate Chip - Add 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the ice cream base. Stir in ½ cup of sugar-free chocolate chips during the last few minutes of churning.
- Strawberry - Add 1 cup of pureed fresh or frozen strawberries (unsweetened) to the ice cream base. Optionally, stir in small chunks of strawberries before freezing.
- Peanut Butter Swirl - Add ½ cup of sugar-free peanut butter to the ice cream base.
- Coffee - Dissolve 2 tablespoons of instant coffee granules in 2 tablespoons of hot water and add to the ice cream base. Optionally, stir in ½ cup of sugar-free chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolate.
- Coconut - Stir in ½ cup of unsweetened shredded coconut before freezing.
- Chocolate - Add ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the ice cream base. Stir in ½ cup of sugar-free chocolate chips or finely chopped dark chocolate.
- Almond Joy - Add ½ teaspoon of almond extract to the ice cream base. Stir in ½ cup of chopped toasted almonds and ½ cup of unsweetened shredded coconut.
- Raspberry - Add 1 cup of pureed fresh or frozen raspberries (unsweetened) to the ice cream base.
- Pistachio - Add 1 teaspoon of almond extract to the ice cream base. Stir in ½ cup of chopped pistachios before freezing.
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Keto Ice Cream Bars
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup allulose or other low carb sweetener
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 7 oz sugar free chocolate chips
- 1 ½ tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan add the cream, vanilla, sweetener and egg on a low heat and whisk for 3 minutes.
- Set aside to cool, then place in the fridge for 2 hours to firm.
- Remove from the fridge and whisk for 5 minutes to thicken the mixture.
- Pour into the silicone ice pop molds and place in the freezer for 6 hours (or overnight).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar-free chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove the ice cream bars from the molds. Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow excess chocolate to drip off. Add any additional toppings if required.
- Place the coated bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until the chocolate is set.
- Serve the keto chocolate ice cream bars straight from the freezer and enjoy the perfect blend of creamy ice cream and crunchy chocolate shell.
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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