How to Make Sugar-Free Frozen Custard

Frozen treats are beloved throughout the year, but they often receive extra appreciation during warmer weather. Fortunately, there are many cooling and refreshing treats to enjoy, whether to beat the heat or to enjoy because they are just so tasty and refreshing! In addition to the selection of frozen custard concretes, sundaes, shakes and more at the Freddy’s near you, you might also want to try making a frozen custard recipe or a sugar-free frozen custard recipe at home. When exploring how to make sugar-free frozen custards, you may have the following questions:

● What is used to make a treat sweet, if not sugar?

● How can I make sugar-free frozen custard?

● What are some sugar-free toppings and sauce options?

Keep reading to learn more about making sugar-free frozen custard, including a few recipe ideas!

The Key To Sugar-Free Frozen Custard: Sugar Substitutes

To make sugar-free frozen custard, sugar substitutes are often used. Johns Hopkins Medicine explains that there are three different categories of sugar substitutes. One category of sugar substitute (which can be over 200 times sweeter than white table sugar!) is artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and sucralose. Often not as sweet as artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols like erythritol and xylitol are another sugar substitute that may be used. Finally, novel sweeteners, the third category, come from natural sources. Examples of this type of sweetener include stevia and monk fruit. As you explore the sugar-free frozen custard recipes below or on your own, you’ll find that these substitutes often appear in the ingredient lists.

However, while white table sugar may not be included in sugar-free recipes, there may be some naturally occurring sugars in the other ingredients, like the lactose in milk and other dairy products. If you are newer to exploring sugar-free frozen custard recipes or products with similar parameters in general, some explanation of the sugar-related terms that might show up in your search may be helpful. The American Heart Association, for example, explains the differences between “sugar free,” “reduced/less sugar,” and “no added sugar” indications on packages and nutrition labels. Note that there may be multiple terms used in a similar fashion, such as “sugarless” and a “trivial source of sugar” for sugar-free.

3 Sugar-Free Frozen Custard Recipes to Try

Are you ready to try making your own sugar-free frozen custard? Explore some of the approaches to making this frozen treat below! Each recipe specifies that it is sugar-free, but it’s always a good idea to check any recipe carefully to ensure that it meets all of your particular health considerations.

1. If you’ve prepared other frozen custard recipes before (either with or without sugar), then the egg yolks and some of the other ingredients for the sugar-free frozen custard from Joy Filled Eats will likely be familiar. In this recipe, a specialty blend of sugar substitutes is listed, but alternatives for this sweetener mix and the dairy products for this frozen custard are also included. You’ll also find some tips for storing and enjoying!

2. This recipe from I Breathe I’m Hungry includes directions for making it with or without an ice cream maker. With a list of just four ingredients, this recipe is also designed to work with many different flavorings, which can be achieved in two different ways (as is described in the introductory content).

3. An interesting take on sugar-free frozen custard comes from Charlie the Cook Andrews and this recipe. This take on ice cream uses custard as the base along with a simple ingredients to create this frozen treat.

Sugar-Free Frozen Custard Toppings

Are you craving a sundae? Do you want to include even more flavor and texture in your sugar-free frozen custard treat? Sugar-free versions of classic toppings like hot fudge and caramel can be found at many grocery stores. You might also try making your own sugar-free toppings, like this chocolate syrup from The Big Man’s World®. Depending on your dietary considerations, fresh fruit, chopped nuts and unsweetened coconut flakes are some other possible options!

Sugar-free frozen custard can be a great treat and one that may be best for various dietary considerations and other preferences. If frozen custard that’s freshly churned and made more traditionally is a treat that you can enjoy, many creamy frozen custard creations are available at Freddy’s locations across the country. Check out our menu today for a cool, refreshing frozen custard treat, as well as our selection of savory sandwiches and sides for lunch near you!