“Creamy Carnivore Ice Cream: The Ultimate Frozen Treat” 🍨
If you’re following the carnivore diet and craving a sweet, creamy frozen treat, this Carnivore Ice Cream is the perfect indulgence for you! Made with rich, full-fat dairy and no added sugars or plant-based ingredients, this dessert is an ideal option for anyone looking for a low-carb, high-fat dessert that still satisfies the need for something sweet. Creamy, smooth, and decadent, it’s everything you want in a dessert, without straying from your carnivore principles.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream (preferably grass-fed)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (or another high-fat, unsweetened milk if tolerated)
- 3 large egg yolks (to add richness and help emulsify the cream)
- 2 tbsp powdered beef gelatin (for smooth texture and structure)
- 1/4 cup butter (grass-fed or ghee)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, if you tolerate vanilla on your carnivore diet)
- Pinch of salt
- Sweetener of choice (optional—monk fruit or stevia to taste, if tolerated)
- 1/4 cup whey protein isolate (optional, for added protein)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Gelatin:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the beef gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. This will give your ice cream a smooth, rich texture and help it hold up better when frozen.
2. Heat the Dairy:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and full-fat coconut milk (if using). Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally. You want to warm the cream mixture, but don’t bring it to a boil. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching.
3. Whisk the Egg Yolks:
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sweetener (if using) and a pinch of salt. Whisk until the mixture becomes pale and slightly thickened. This step is essential for creating that silky-smooth, custard-like base for your ice cream.
4. Temper the Eggs:
- Gradually pour a small amount of the warm cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly. This step helps to slowly raise the temperature of the eggs, preventing them from scrambling. Once the egg yolk mixture is warm, pour it back into the saucepan with the rest of the cream mixture.
5. Cook the Custard:
- Place the saucepan over low to medium heat and cook the custard mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (around 5-7 minutes). Be sure to stir consistently to avoid curdling.
6. Add Gelatin and Butter:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin and butter until fully dissolved. This will give your ice cream a creamy texture and help solidify it when frozen.
7. Chill the Custard:
- Pour the custard into a heatproof container and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight for the best results. The colder the custard, the smoother the texture will be when you churn it.
8. Churn the Ice Cream:
- Once the custard is fully chilled, pour it into an ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to churn the mixture until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can place the chilled mixture in a shallow dish and freeze it, stirring every 30 minutes to break up any ice crystals, until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.
9. Freeze the Ice Cream:
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze it for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Serving:
Serve this rich and creamy carnivore ice cream straight from the freezer. If it’s too firm, let it sit out for a few minutes to soften before scooping. Enjoy on its own or top with a drizzle of melted butter or heavy cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Final Thoughts:
This Carnivore Ice Cream is a decadent, guilt-free dessert that’s perfectly suited for your high-fat, low-carb lifestyle. With its smooth texture and rich flavor, it’s the ideal frozen treat when you’re craving something sweet. Plus, it’s fully customizable to fit your taste preferences, whether you want to keep it simple or add some protein for an extra boost. This ice cream will become your go-to dessert while staying true to your carnivore principles!