Carnivore Creamy Vanilla Dessert

Here’s a recipe and a description for a Carnivore Creamy Vanilla Dessert that fits within a carnivore diet. This dessert is rich, creamy, and indulgent, made primarily with animal-based ingredients, and infused with the subtle sweetness of vanilla. It’s perfect for those following a carnivore diet but still want a sweet treat.

• Preparation Time: 10-15 minutes
• Chilling Time: 2-3 hours (to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld)
• Total Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes to 3 hours and 15 minutes
• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups heavy cream (preferably grass-fed)
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp powdered gelatin (depending on desired firmness)
  • 1-2 tbsp erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (optional for extra sweetness)
  • Pinch of salt

  Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Gelatin: Start by blooming the gelatin. In a small bowl, add 2-3 tablespoons of gelatin to 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes a thick, gel-like consistency.
  2. Heat the Cream: In a saucepan, pour in the heavy cream and heat it over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking or burning. You want to heat the cream until it’s just about to simmer but not boiling.
  3. Mix in the Sweeteners: If you are using a sweetener, add it to the cream as it heats. Stir until the sweetener dissolves completely. Also, add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
  4. Temper the Egg Yolks: While the cream is heating, whisk the egg yolks in a separate bowl. Once the cream is heated, slowly pour a small amount into the egg yolks while whisking continuously. This process, called tempering, ensures that the egg yolks don’t scramble when mixed with the hot cream.
  5. Combine and Thicken: After tempering, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the cream. Stir continuously over low heat until the mixture thickens slightly, enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add Vanilla and Gelatin: Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Immediately add the bloomed gelatin to the hot mixture, stirring constantly until it dissolves completely.
  7. Strain (Optional): For an extra smooth texture, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps or bits of cooked egg.
  8. Pour and Chill: Pour the mixture into serving dishes or molds. Let it cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours or until set. The dessert will firm up as it cools.
  9. Serve: Once set, the dessert is ready to serve. You can enjoy it as is, or garnish with a sprinkle of sea salt or a dollop of whipped cream made with more heavy cream.