🍨 CARNIVORE ICE CREAM — THE GAME CHANGER
High-fat, smooth, and insanely satisfying — tastes like real ice cream without sugar or carbs!
🧾 Ingredients (makes 4 servings)
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8 egg yolks
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2 cups heavy cream (or replace ½ cup with melted butter for extra richness)
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¼–½ tsp salt (enhances sweetness naturally)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) — skip if strict carnivore
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1 tbsp beef gelatin (optional but recommended for scoopable texture)
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3–4 tbsp butter (optional — gives caramel flavor)
Tip: The gelatin + salt combo is what makes this recipe feel like real ice cream.
👩🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Make the base
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In a saucepan, whisk yolks, heavy cream, salt, and gelatin.
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Cook on low heat, stirring constantly 5–8 minutes
→ until it thickens slightly like custard.
(Do NOT boil — it will scramble!)
2️⃣ (Optional) Butter boost
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Stir in butter after removing from heat for extra smoothness.
3️⃣ Chill
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Let mixture cool to room temp, then refrigerate 2–3 hours until cold.
4️⃣ Freeze — Game-changer method
Choose ONE method:
❄ Whip & Freeze (best texture)
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Whip the chilled custard with a hand mixer until fluffy
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Freeze 3–4 hours, stirring once halfway through
🧊 No-churn straight freeze
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Pour into container, freeze 6 hours,
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Let soften 5–10 minutes before scooping
🍦 Ice cream maker option
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Churn according to machine instructions for perfect scoops
⭐ Texture Upgrade Tips
| Want | Add |
|---|---|
| More scoopable | +½ tbsp gelatin |
| More sweetness feel | +pinch extra salt |
| Extra creamy | +2–3 tbsp melted butter |
| Strong vanilla | +vanilla bean instead of extract |
🍨 Serving Ideas (Carnivore-Friendly)
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Spoon into frozen bowls so it stays thick
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Top with whipped heavy cream
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Drizzle melted butter for a caramel flavor
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Add raw egg yolk on top for ultra richness (like gelato style)