Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 teaspoons liquid monk fruit sweetener (optional; use a zero-carb sweetener)
• Pinch of salt

Zero-Carb Chocolate Swirl

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1–2 teaspoons liquid monk fruit sweetener
• 1 tablespoon hot water (if needed for consistency)

Nut Information

Nut-Free Version

This recipe contains:

• No nuts
• No flour
• No sugar
• No grains

Allergens

Contains:

• Dairy (heavy cream, cream cheese, butter)

Always verify ingredient labels if severe allergies are a concern.

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the Ice Cream Base

1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add vanilla, sweetener, and salt.
3. Slowly add heavy cream.
4. Whip until thick and fluffy.

Step 2: Prepare Chocolate Swirl

Mix together:

• Cocoa powder
• Melted butter
• Sweetener

Stir until smooth.

Step 3: Assemble

1. Spoon some ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container.
2. Drizzle chocolate mixture.
3. Repeat layers until all mixture is used.
4. Swirl gently with a knife.

Step 4: Freeze

Freeze 3–4 hours or until scoopable.

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Nutrition (Approximate)

Per serving (6 servings):

• Net Carbs: 0–1 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Flour: 0 g
• Protein: 2–3 g
• Fat: 28–32 g

Exact values depend on ingredients used.

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Extra Creamy “Milkshake Cup” Version

For the texture shown in the photo:

Blend:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 oz cream cheese
• Ice cubes
• Vanilla
• Monk fruit sweetener

Blend until thick and creamy.

Layer with the chocolate swirl inside a clear cup and top with additional whipped cream.

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Q&A

Q: Is this truly zero sugar?

Yes, if you use unsweetened ingredients and a zero-carb sweetener such as monk fruit.

Q: Is cocoa powder zero carb?

Not completely. Unsweetened cocoa contains small amounts of carbohydrates. For a stricter zero-carb approach, omit the cocoa and use a browned-butter swirl instead.

Q: Can I make it carnivore?

Yes. Omit cocoa and vanilla. Use:

• Heavy cream
• Cream cheese (or mascarpone)
• Butter

Q: Can I make it without sweetener?

Yes. Many keto and carnivore eaters enjoy it unsweetened, especially if using high-fat dairy.

Q: How do I get the soft-serve texture?

Freeze for about 1–2 hours instead of fully freezing, or churn in an ice cream maker before serving.