🍮 Carnivore Custard

This carnivore custard is smooth, velvety, and indulgent—like a cross between cheesecake and flan, but with only animal-based ingredients. Made with eggs, cream, butter, and a touch of vanilla (optional), it’s the perfect sweet-yet-savory treat for those on the carnivore diet.

📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half cream + half whole milk if tolerated)
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1–2 tbsp powdered egg yolk or extra yolks (optional, for richness)
• Pinch of salt
• Optional (if not strict carnivore): ½ tsp vanilla extract or a sprinkle of cinnamon

🥄 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Make the custard base:
   • In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, melted butter, and salt until smooth.
   • Strain through a fine mesh sieve for extra silkiness (optional).
3. Bake in water bath:
   • Pour mixture into ramekins or a baking dish.
   • Place ramekins in a larger baking pan and pour hot water halfway up the sides.
4. Cook:
   • Bake 30–40 minutes, until just set (center should still jiggle slightly).
5. Cool:
   • Let custard cool at room temperature, then chill in fridge at least 2 hours before serving.

🍴 Notes

• The water bath (bain-marie) keeps custard silky and prevents curdling.
• Adding extra yolks makes it ultra-rich and golden.
• If strict carnivore, skip vanilla and just enjoy the pure cream-egg flavor.

💡 Tips

• Do not overbake—custard should be creamy, not rubbery.
• For a firmer custard, use more yolks and less cream.
• Serve warm for a “savory custard” or chilled for dessert-style.
• Top with whipped cream (unsweetened) or melted butter for extra decadence.

🍽️ Servings

• Makes 4 ramekin portions.

🔢 Nutritional Info (per serving, without vanilla)Calories: ~280

• Protein: ~7g
• Fat: ~27g
• Carbs: 0g

✅ Benefits

• Zero-carb dessert – perfect for carnivore or keto lifestyles.
• Nutrient-rich – eggs + cream provide protein, fat, vitamins & minerals.
• Silky & indulgent – satisfies dessert cravings without sugar.
• Customizable – enjoy sweet (vanilla) or savory (cheese/bone broth) versions.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this without cream?
A: Yes—use all egg yolks + butter for a denser custard, or use mascarpone for creaminess.

Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes—store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Q: Can I eat it warm instead of chilled?
A: Absolutely! Warm custard is soft and comforting, while chilled custard is firmer and creamy.

Q: Can I make it in the air fryer?
A: Yes—cook at 300°F (150°C) in ramekins, covered with foil, for 20–25 minutes.

Q: Is this the same as crème brûlée?
A: Similar, but no sugar crust. You can torch the top with just butter or extra cheese for a carnivore twist.