Description
This Carnivore Vanilla Pudding is a rich, silky, zero-carb dessert made entirely from animal-based ingredients. It’s smooth, creamy, and completely sugar-free—perfect for anyone on the carnivore or keto diet. Ready in under 15 minutes, this satisfying pudding uses eggs, cream, and butter to create the ultimate indulgent treat that fits your macros perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks (preferably pasture-raised)
- 1 cup heavy cream or carnivore-approved milk substitute (raw milk or cream diluted with water)
- 2 tablespoons butter (grass-fed preferred)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional for strict carnivores)
- Sweetener (optional): monk fruit or omit for strict carnivore version
- Optional garnishes: sea salt, butter curls, or whipped cream made from heavy cream only
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter over medium-low heat until warm but not boiling. Stir occasionally.
- Whisk Egg Yolks: In a bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth and creamy.
- Temper the Eggs: Slowly add a few tablespoons of warm cream into the yolks, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Then gradually pour the yolk mixture back into the saucepan.
- Thicken the Pudding: Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon (6–8 minutes). Do not boil.
- Add Flavoring: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract (if using).
- Strain and Chill: Strain through a fine mesh sieve for extra smoothness, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Keep heat low to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Whisk constantly for a creamy, lump-free texture.
- Tempering the eggs is key—add cream gradually.
- For extra richness, increase the butter by 1 tablespoon.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Carnivore / Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 420mg
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