No image available

Aegean Dream: Greek Frozen Delight

This recipe is a keto-friendly, Greek-inspired dessert that combines the flavors of lemon and raspberry with a pistachio topping for an indulgent and delicious experience.

πŸ•’ Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 2 hours Total: 2 hours 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Greek

Allergens

Nuts (Pistachios)

Ingredients

  • 3. 2 cups heavy whipping cream 4. 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 5. 1/2 cup erythritol (or any keto
  • friendly sweetener) 6. Zest of 2 lemons 7. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8. 2 cups fresh raspberries, divided 9. 2 tablespoons lemon juice 10. 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream and unsweetened almond milk. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Add erythritol, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until the sweetener has fully dissolved.
  3. Fold in half of the raspberries, gently mashing them to release their juices, and mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for 2 hours or until semi firm.
  5. Once semi frozen, remove from the freezer and use an ice cream scoop to form rounded balls of the frozen delight.
  6. Place the formed balls onto a parchment lined tray and return to the freezer while preparing the raspberry sauce.
  7. In a blender, combine the remaining raspberries, lemon juice, and erythritol. Blend until smooth.
  8. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and set aside.
  9. Remove the frozen delight balls from the freezer and drizzle each with raspberry sauce.
  10. Sprinkle chopped pistachios over the top, serving immediately.

Chef’s Insight

The perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors in this frozen delight is reminiscent of Greece's Mediterranean charm.

Notes

Enjoy this indulgent treat guilt-free, knowing it is a low-carb and keto-friendly dessert.

Cultural or Historical Background

This dessert pays homage to Greece, incorporating ingredients like raspberries and pistachios that are native to the region.