Keto Mocha Coffee Ice Cream

Low Carb Mocha Ice Cream Recipe

This mocha coffee ice cream is every coffee lover’s dream come true! It’s the perfect dessert for warm summer days – super refreshing and surprisingly filling thanks to all the heavy cream.

You don’t have to give up ice cream on a keto diet – this one skips the sugar completely. It’s also one of the easiest ice cream recipes I make: just 3 steps, and you probably already have everything in your pantry. Every ingredient plays a role in the final texture and flavor, so don’t skip anything.

This coffee ice cream isn’t made with eggs, which makes it foolproof – no tempering, no curdling, no custard fuss. I also add vodka for a creamy, smooth texture. You can leave it out, but the ice cream won’t scoop as easily straight from the freezer.

The secret ingredient is Cacao Bliss, and it’s what turns plain coffee ice cream into a mocha. Cacao Bliss is a raw cacao powder blend with superfoods like cinnamon and turmeric. That cinnamon is what gives this ice cream its mocha flavor, and the superfoods add real health benefits on top of the taste.

You can churn this in an ice cream maker, but if you don’t have one, just pour it into a freezer-safe container and freeze it. Works either way.

I make this ahead of time all the time – my family demolishes it and always asks for more. Double the recipe if you need a bigger batch.

What is Cacao Bliss?

Cacao Bliss replaces traditional cocoa powder here and gives the ice cream its chocolatey depth. It’s low carb and made from raw cacao blended with turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, lucuma, and MCT powder. The turmeric helps with inflammation, and the black pepper increases its absorption. Cinnamon and lucuma support blood sugar control. You can swap Cacao Bliss into any baking recipe that calls for unsweetened cocoa powder. It’s lightly sweetened with monk fruit, so it tastes better than most sugar-free chocolate powders and adds real nutritional value.

What is the Purpose of the Alcohol?

When making ice cream at home, especially without sugar, it doesn’t tend to stay soft and ready to scoop like store-bought ice cream does. The alcohol softens the ice cream. Without it, the cream-based mixture will freeze rock hard after a few hours. You can use any white distilled spirit. We suggest vodka or white rum since they have a neutral flavor and are clear.

Substitutions for Alcohol

Ice Cream Machine

An ice cream machine is not required for this recipe. If you don’t have one, no need to buy one – this recipe works without it. Churning does make the result creamier, and with an electric machine you can enjoy it right away!

Chill For 2 Hours

Waiting 2 hours before churning lets the flavors meld together. It also improves the texture – you get a softer, creamier result that scoops beautifully.