I see you can buy whats called Diabetic Ice Cream in the supermarkets. Is this a good product to try or would it be a better idea to make your own from cream and canderelle? Anyone got any recipes? I haven't had ice cream for ages.
Ice Cream (trivial question)
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It's probable got more carbs than normal ice cream @Kingsland and several additives too.
There are some recipes here that are worth a try.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/homemade-low-carb-vanilla-ice-cream.24218/#post-220965
There are some recipes here that are worth a try.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/homemade-low-carb-vanilla-ice-cream.24218/#post-220965
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I've been advised to avoid anything labelled as "diabetic". Overpriced and with few, if any, benefits. Making your own stuff is always better as you know exactly what's in it.
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I love ice cream and haven't had any for ages. If I wanted to buy some, I'd just read the nutritional panels and pick the one with the lowest carbs. There are some low carb sorbet-style products available.
Sorbet doesn't quite hit the spot does it? 
We did have a small ice cream maker, but lent it out and it was returned with a broken paddle, so it'll be back to stirring every hour.
We did have a small ice cream maker, but lent it out and it was returned with a broken paddle, so it'll be back to stirring every hour.
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I agree. Perhaps adding some thickened cream might turn it into ice creamy goodness, without the hourly stirring, which would put me off completely, lol.Sorbet doesn't quite hit the spot does it?
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We have a good blender, and I just lob in
1 part double cream
2 parts frozen berries
erythritol or xylitol, to taste
and blend.
Gorgeous berry icecream, at the perfect consistency to eat. Takes 30 secs from start to finish.
Unfortunately, it has to be eaten immediately, because if you pop it in the freezer, it sets like concrete.
1 part double cream
2 parts frozen berries
erythritol or xylitol, to taste
and blend.
Gorgeous berry icecream, at the perfect consistency to eat. Takes 30 secs from start to finish.
Unfortunately, it has to be eaten immediately
, because if you pop it in the freezer, it sets like concrete.
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That's what I do albeit without the sweetner.We have a good blender, and I just lob in
1 part double cream
2 parts frozen berries
erythritol or xylitol, to taste
and blend.
Gorgeous berry icecream, at the perfect consistency to eat. Takes 30 secs from start to finish.t
Unfortunately, it has to be eaten immediately
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I'm assuming the alcohol kept the texture pretty good?
A few months ago, I made my OH Nigella's Margarita Icecream. I had a tiny taster from the bowl afterwards. It was divine, and I could probably modify it.
http://www.nigella.com/recipes/view/no-churn-margarita-ice-cream-32
