KETO LOW-CARB MAPLE-WALNUT FROZEN CUSTARD
This Keto Maple-Walnut Frozen Custard is delicious all year round!
I was never a fan of vanilla ice cream. Chocolate all the way. However, I tasted frozen vanilla custard for the first time at an ice cream shop in York, Pennsylvania. Frozen custard can be created in 1919 in Coney Island in New York. Ice cream vendors Archie and Elton Kohr discovered that when they added egg yolks to ice cream, it had a smoother texture. The addition of egg yolks helped the ice cream stay cold longer. This was a fabulous discovery to help their frozen dessert stay cold on hot summer days along the Coney Island boardwalk. The treat made its way to Chicago for the World’s Fair in 1933, where it was quickly adopted as a regional specialty.
I fell in love with this frozen dessert right away. Frozen custard is different from ice cream. It’s the cooking. The process that makes this dessert taste so special.
My husband is not a big fan of ice cream. But he loves frozen custard, too. It has a whole different flavour because the egg yolks are slowly blended and cooked with the cream.
This recipe is called French Vanilla rather than just vanilla because in the making of ice cream if egg yolks are added it’s called the “French” recipe. Since this custard contains egg yolks I decided to call this custard French Vanilla!
WHAT IS THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF KETO FROZEN CUSTARD?
The addition of egg yolks (from pasture raised chickens) to cream (or full-fat coconut milk) and sweetener add more protein, calcium, and potassium to this Keto Low-Carb Maple-Walnut Frozen Custard. Pasture-raised egg yolks are known to be highly nutritious compared to those from caged hens. They are an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The nutritional value of pasture-raised egg yolks is largely due to the hens’ diet, which is rich in natural food sources such as insects, plants, and seeds. The yolk of a pasture-raised egg is packed with essential nutrients, including vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. Vitamin A is crucial for maintaining healthy vision and immune system function, while vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and supports bone health.
Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that protects cells from damage, and vitamin K plays a vital role in blood clotting. In addition to vitamins, pasture-raised egg yolks are also rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorus, and selenium. Iron is essential for healthy blood cell production, while phosphorus is necessary for strong bones and teeth. Selenium is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent cellular damage and supports thyroid function.
Consequently, pasture-raised egg yolks are a highly nutritious food source that can provide a wide range of health benefits. Incorporating them into your diet can help ensure that you are getting the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to function optimally.
WHAT IS THE FLAVOR PROFILE OF KETO MAPLE-WALNUT FROZEN CUSTARD?
The predominant taste sensations in Keto Low-Carb Maple-Walnut Frozen-Custard are richness (fattiness) and sweetness. The texture is velvety and ice-cold, adding to the mouth feel and pleasure.
WHAT NON ALC WINE HARMONIZES WITH KETO FROZEN CUSTARD?
If you want to partner wine with your Keto Low-Carb Maple-Walnut Frozen Custard, you have a couple of options. In following a Keto diet or in living a low-carb lifestyle, we don’t want to use up your carbs on a glass of non alcoholic wine. You have a couple of options. Drink whatever wine you like (as long as it’s bone dry) and don’t worry about pairing the non-alc wine to dish.
Enjoy your non alcoholic wine the way you like it. If you like to create harmony between the wine and the food, you’ll need some sweetness in the wine to match the sweetness. Add a pinch of monk fruit sweetener to your glass of wine. Choose a white like de-alcholized Riesling or Gewurztraminer or a pink rose. These varieties taste great when bone dry or sweet. So they taste great with the added sweetener. The non alcoholic wine’s sweetness will complement the sweetness in the dessert.
Zero Alcohol Wine Tips:
ALCOHOL AND KETOSIS:
To support your Keto diet or low-carb lifestyle, opt for quality, non-alcoholic wines that are low-carb and low in sugar. Additionally, alcohol does not align with a keto diet or low-carb lifestyle. Moreover, your liver processes alcohol before nutrients, pausing ketone creation and slowing the ketosis process. Furthermore, your body will metabolize alcohol as fuel before utilizing food, which can decelerate fat burning and may lead to the storage of carbs, fat, and protein as excess body fat. Moreover, alcohol consumption stimulates the appetite, potentially causing overeating.
ALCOHOL AND HEALTH:
Did you know that when you consume alcohol, your liver has to work extra hard to break it down? This can result in damage to your liver. Furthermore, it can elevate your risk of health issues such as inflammation and cancer, particularly with heavy consumption. Additionally, alcohol can disrupt your blood sugar levels, leaving you feeling dehydrated and disrupting your body’s normal functions.
NON-ALCOHOLIC WINE AND HEALTH BENEFITS:
Non-alcoholic wines with minimal carbs and sugar are advantageous for your health. They not only aid in weight management, blood sugar control, and hydration but also contain essential nutrients and antioxidants from grapes that can decrease your risk of health conditions like heart disease. Consequently, since they lack alcohol, they’re ideal for socializing without any adverse effects, promoting feelings of happiness and reduced stress.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ICE CREAM AND FROZEN CUSTARD?
While ice cream is classically made from milk or cream and sweetener, the Keto Low-Carb Maple-Walnut Frozen Custard is prepared with cream, sweetener, and egg yolks. During the preparation, the simmer custard, when added, heats without cooking the yolks, thus ensuring that they are not raw. The yolks thicken the custard.
WHAT DAIRY DO YOU USE TO PREPARE YOUR KETO FROZEN CUSTARD?
Your Keto Low-Carb Maple-Walnut Frozen Custard can be made with cream or full-fat coconut milk. It will thicken with the added egg yolks. You can sweeten your custard with a natural sweetener like Swerve granular or brown sugar, stevia or erythritol. You can also make custard using coconut yogurt rather than milk or cream.
WHAT FLAVORS OF KETO FROZEN CUSTARD CAN YOU MAKE?
Can you make other flavours other than the Keto Low-Carb Maple-Walnut Frozen Custard? The answer is yes! At the bulk food store, you can buy different sugar-free extracts to flavour your custard, such as rum, caramel, vanilla, butterscotch, etc.
Some of the countless frozen custard flavour combinations include the following:
- Macha
- Earl Grey
- Dark Chocolate
- Espresso
- Lemon or Lime
- Crème Brulee Cupcakes
- Crème Brulee Pie
- Lemon Honey (using bee pollen)
- Yogurt with Berries
- Pistachio
- Sesame seeds
- Peanut Butter & Chocolate
- Maple Walnut
- Butter Pecan
- Blueberry
- Strawberry
- Vanilla
- The list is endless…
WHAT KETO LOW-CARB DESSERT RECIPES CAN YOU ENJOY?
KETO 3 INGREDIENT ‘PEANUT BUTTER‘ COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE & NUTS
Chocolate and PB Cheesecake (Heart Healthy)
No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake (Healthy Heart)
No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake (Heart Healthy)
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARER THIS RECIPE?
- Blender
- Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Freezer-safe container
- Spoon or spatula for folding in walnuts
HOW DO YOU PREPARE KETO FROZEN CUSTARD?
Toast walnut pieces in a dry fry pan. Set aside and let cool.
In a bowl combine egg yolks, sweetener, maple extract and glycerine (optional). Set aside.
Using an blender, blend until smooth and frothy.
Pour coconut cream into a pot and heat, whisking constantly to a light simmer. Remove coconut cream from heat.
Pour coconut cream into a bowl and set beside the blender.
Slowly pour the hot coconut cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, into the egg yolks, all the while keeping the blender going. Do this 5 or 6 times to mix the eggs with the hot cream without the eggs cooking and clumping.
Transfer the custard to a bowl coated in melted coconut oil. (This is a trick to keep the custard from sticking to the sides of the bowl.) Set the custard in the freezer and freeze for about 3 to 4 hours (depending on the temp of your freezer).
When the custard becomes thick, fold the walnuts into the frozen-custard. Continue to freeze until hardened. Or enjoy without walnuts, if desired.
KETO MAPLE WALNUT FROZEN CUSTARD
KETO LOW-CARB MAPLE-WALNUT FROZEN CUSTARD
- Total Time: 5 Hours
- Yield: 8 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Keto Maple-Walnut Frozen Custard. This low-carb treat is perfect with yummy non alcoholic wine.
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup Swerve Brown Sugar (or favorite sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 teaspoon glycerine (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Toast walnut pieces in a dry frying pan. Set aside and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine egg yolks, granulated sweetener, maple extract, and glycerine (optional). Set aside.
- Using a blender, blend until smooth and frothy.
- Pour coconut cream into a pot and heat, whisking constantly, to a light simmer. Remove coconut cream from heat.
- Pour coconut cream into a bowl and set it beside the blender.
- Slowly pour the hot coconut cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, into the egg yolks, all the while keeping the blender going. Do this 5 or 6 times to mix the eggs with the hot cream without the eggs cooking and clumping.
- Transfer the custard to a bowl coated in melted coconut oil (to prevent sticking).
- Set the custard in the freezer and freeze for about 3 to 4 hours, depending on the temperature of your freezer.
- When the custard becomes thick, fold the toasted walnuts into the frozen custard.
- Continue to freeze until hardened, or enjoy without walnuts if desired.
Notes
- The recipe is based on the keto version and is approximate only. One serving has 4 grams of net carbs.
- (Note: The nutritional information provided is a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the nutritional accuracy of any recipe on this site. We cannot know what brands you use or how accurately you follow the recipe or what you like to add creatively to the dish. Use the information as a general guideline only.)
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: KETO LOW-CARB
- Method: FREEZING
- Cuisine: DESSERT
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 17
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 215
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