One of the things I miss the most since starting low carb is salted caramel ice cream. I have yet to find a low carb equivalent that tastes salty or caramel-y. I decided to experiment and come up with something to satisfy that craving when it hits.
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I knew I would use Jello brand sugar free vanilla pudding as my base. And, just the other day I picked up some sugar free caramel DaVinci syrup at Sam’s Club. The problem I faced was how to mix up the pudding without all the milk sugars. I knew I had two options.
Option # 1: Use almond milk
I prefer to not do this, because I don’t always have luck getting my pudding to set up. I know you have to use a bit less, but I just can’t seem to get it right without it being runny. I will experiment more but I was craving salted caramel and I didn’t want to risk ruining the dish.
Option # 2: Heavy whipping cream
I knew this would give me a pudding with a thicker, fluffier consistency, but it actually turned out really great with the mix of cream and caramel syrup. Next time, I may experiment with a mix of heavy cream and almond milk and see how that turns out. For this recipe, I used the heavy whipping cream. Should you choose to use almond milk, you’ll want to use less of it than is called for here.
If you are allowed a few more carbs than I am, such as if you are on maintenance, you could also try using whole milk or low carb milk.
Low Carb Salted Caramel Pudding Recipe
- 1 regular package of Jello sugar free vanilla pudding
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon Davinci sugar free caramel syrup
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt I used 1/2 tablespoon, but I love it saltier, you can always add more
- Whipped cream optional
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Add wet ingredients to a deep mixing bowl.
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Add salt and sugar free pudding mix.
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Use your mixer to whip it together until completely mixed and smooth.
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If you'd like, you can add a bit of whipped cream for a fluffier texture and mix or fold it in.
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Add a dollop of whipped cream (just make sure there are no or few added carbs, by making it at home or checking labels carefully).
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Grab spoon.
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Enjoy!
This recipe is super simple. You can whip it up in about five or ten minutes, assuming you have the ingredients on hand. I think it would be an elegant addition to a dinner party by placing the pudding into small clear plastic cups, topping with whipped cream and then sprinkling some pink Himalayan salt over the top.
