Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Sugar free Strawberry Ice Cream using Xylitol



It's blazing hot here in the East Coast and tomorrow is going to be even more hotter reaching record highs of over 100 Degrees Fahrenheit. In event of the heat wave the schools are having half a days and that means Kids will be early home. With the Ice Cream truck hovering around in the development tempting and kids and adults equally to scream for Ice Cream, the best option is to go for home made Ice Cream. I used Xylitol instead of sugar to sweeten this ice cream and some fresh strawberries. Made with raw milk, raw cream and half and half, anytime this is a much better option than the store bought one and without any additives or preservatives.

If you are concerned about sugar high or sugar low or tooth cavities, Xylitol or stevia are the best sweeteners to go for. Stevia has a little bit bitter aftertaste. But Xylitol doesn't have any weird aftertaste. But one thing to be watchful with Xylitol is excessive consumption will lead to upset stomachs. So limit to 2-3 Scoops and enjoy!!



Preparation Time - 30 to 40 Minutes

Cooking Time - 10 Minutes

Serves - Makes 2 Quarts





Ingredients



Milk - 1 Cup

Xylitol - 3/4 Cup

Salt - 1/4 Tsp

Half & half - 1 Cup

Vanilla extract - 1/2 Tsp

Heavy Cream - 2 Cups

Strawberry Puree - 2 Cups



Method



1) Warm the milk and add the xylitol and simmer till it dissolves. Remove from stove and let this cool to room temperature. Now add the half and half, heavy cream, salt, vanilla extract and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.



2) Remove the milk mixture add the strawberry puree, combine nicely and pour in the Ice Cream Maker. Process till it reaches a soft serve consistency.



3) Now freeze the ice cream over night to get a firmer consistency. Scoop out using a scoop dipped in hot water and enjoy!!





26 comments:

Swathi said...

Healthy version of home made ice cream. Love it.

Miriam said...

I have recently discovered the joys of xylitol, it is an amazing ingredients! The ice cream looks so perfect :), Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

Food Glorious Food! said...

Lovely treat less the sugar! Perfect for me and my hubby... Best thing is I ca make it at home :) Thansk for sharing!

Hari Chandana said...

OMG... What a mouth watering ice cream recipe.. looks so tempting and inviting.. simply superb dear !!
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Hamaree Rasoi said...

What a delicious looking ice cream that too without sugar. Wonderfully prepared.

Deepa
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Vimitha Anand said...

Creamy healthy and delicious ice cream to beat the heat...

Vardhini said...

Home made ice cream .. looks so perfect ..

Vardhini
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sharada said...

You can serve this anytime,i am ready.Perfect icecream.

Sunanda said...

Wow! it an awesome dessert for diabetic patient and for those who wants to lose weight..

Prathibha said...

Lovely icecream..healthy too

Mugdha said...

wooww yummy ice cream...nicely prepared..:)

Priya said...

Thats a fabulous looking sugarfree icecream,seriously feel like finishing that bowl..

Lavanya Selvaraj said...

Wonderful treat for this weather... Looks creamy and yummy!

Kadhyaa... said...

that looks so refershing and what do u mean by Xylitol new to me..

Faith said...

What a lovely and refreshing treat for a hot day! Love how it's sugar free!

SravsCulinaryConcepts said...

wonderful and lovely icecream !!

hemalata said...

Wow lovely ice cream,looks so creamy and yummy too...

Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal said...

That is a good idea as a sugar substitute. I heard about Xylitol, but never used it. So, this is a tempting deal :)

Padhu said...

OMG what a picture ! I am drooling here

Chaitanya said...

very tempting andperfect for summer ...loveto haveit
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Sobha Shyam said...

yummy icecream..no sugar one makes me very tempting...never used xylitol, shall try it out..great recipe..cute pics..

Sherilyn @ Wholepromise said...

Loving that this doesn't have any eggs. I haven't used xylitol before. Maybe this is the opportunity i have been looking for as the ice cream looks delicious.

kothiyavunu.com said...

Delicious homemade ice cream...my kids will finish that in seconds..Yum!

SouthIndianHome said...

Ice cream looks perfect.Loved the version without using gelatin or eggs.Should i use only xylitol or we can substitute with sugar
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Sensible Vegetarian said...

Thanks all for your lovely comments, really appreciate it. SouthIndianHome you can very well use sugar. In fact I have substituted Xylitol instead of sugar.

Suparna said...

looks creamy and mouth watering, liked your recipe..it's a keeper..thanks dear

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