
Aegean Dream: Greek Frozen Delight
About This Recipe
A creamy frozen dessert inspired by Greek flavors, made with heavy cream, fresh raspberries, lemon zest, and pistachios. Keto-friendly and naturally gluten-free.
This frozen dessert draws on flavors of the Aegean region, where lemons, pistachios, and berries have been staples for centuries. Greek-style frozen desserts trace back to ancient times, when mountain snow was mixed with honey and fruit.
Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup erythritol
- 2 lemon, zested
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cup fresh raspberries, divided
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
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 Notes
Enjoy this indulgent treat guilt-free, knowing it is a low-carb and keto-friendly dessert.
Plating Tips
Serve in chilled bowls with an extra drizzle of raspberry sauce and a few whole raspberries. A sprig of fresh mint adds color contrast.
