5+ New Carnivore Diet Desserts to Satisfy Cravings + Recipes

What Is Allowed in Carnivore Desserts

Depending on the variation of the Carnivore Diet you follow, you can use different ingredients for your Carnivore Diet desserts. The table below shows the general dessert ingredients you can use on a strict and relaxed Carnivore.

Tried and Tested Carnivore Diet Desserts

Before we get to the new Carnivore Diet desserts, let’s introduce the classics that are popular among those on low-carb diets like Keto and Carnivore:

• Custards and Puddings: The most common choices include egg custard, panna cotta, crème brûlée, and Carnivore pudding.
• Frozen Desserts: Heavy-cream ice cream, whipped cream treats, cream cheese bites, browned butter bites
• Baked Treats: Cheesecake, dessert bars, simple sponge-style cakes.

These Carnivore Diet desserts help you satisfy your sweet craving while remaining loyal to animal-based diet rules. Please remember that even in desserts, you should focus on fat and protein, with minimal or no sweeteners.

If you are not sure how much fat and protein you need daily, check this free Carnivore Diet Macro Calculator or ask Carnivore Doctors for personal advice.

Let’s learn how to make some of these easy and yummy Carnivore Diet desserts.

Classic Carnivore Panna Cotta

This is one of the classic and highly popular Carnivore Diet desserts that is allowed even on strict versions of the Carnivore Diet. To make four servings of it, you need the following ingredients and instructions.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered gelatin
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp butter
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle the gelatin over water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Heat cream, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming (do not boil).
3. Remove from the heat and add the gelatin. Mix well until gelatin dissolves.
4. Pour the mixture into ramekins, chill for at least 4 hours until set.
5. Serve cold and enjoy!

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Simple Crème Brûlée Without Sugar

This dessert is more suitable for individuals following a Relaxed Carnivore Diet. You just need two main ingredients to make two servings of this Carnivore dessert using the following instructions.

Ingredients:

• 4 egg yolks
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 1–2 tsp powdered monk fruit (optional)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Whisk egg yolks, cream, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into two ramekins, place them in a baking dish, and add hot water halfway up the ramekins.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes until just set.
5. Chill before serving.

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Browned Butter Bites

Making Carnivore Diet brown butter bites is super easy, and you just need butter and salt. It is a simple and delicious fat bomb you can make in less than 10 minutes. To make 12 small bites, take the steps below.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty (5–7 minutes).
2. Pour into silicone molds, chill until firm.
3. Store in the fridge and enjoy

Carnivore Diet Desserts You Haven’t Tried

You may have thought that you already know every Carnivore dessert, and they are all similar. Well, think again! Here are four Carnivore Diet desserts you haven’t tried yet but must!

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Carnivore Diet Golden Jello

Bone broth isn’t just for soups; it can be used to make a soft, bouncy dessert with a mild savory-sweet note.

Using grass-fed beef broth, gelatin, and a touch of cream, you can create a nutrient-rich Golden Jello high in collagen to improve the health of your gut, skin, hair, and joints.

This dessert is suitable for those following a standard or strict Carnivore Diet, as it has no carbohydrates and is based on bone broth. To make six servings, use the following ingredients and instructions.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups (720 ml) beef bone broth
• 3 tbsp unflavored powdered gelatin
• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Add gelatin to ½ cup cold bone broth and let it set for 5 minutes.
2. Heat the remaining broth in a saucepan until steaming, and add salt.
3. Add bloomed gelatin to the broth saucepan and mix until dissolved.
4. Whisk in cream, pour into molds or a shallow dish.
5. Chill for 4–6 hours until set.
6. Cut it into cubes to serve.

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Beef Fat Mousse

Rendered beef tallow can be whipped into a surprisingly smooth, mousse-like dessert when mixed with cream, egg yolks, and vanilla or coffee.

If you are on a strict Carnivore Diet, avoid vanilla or coffee, but you can use them if you are following Keto, Low-Carb, or Relaxed Carnivore Diet.

Here are the ingredients and instructions you need to make four servings of this mouth-watering Carnivore dessert.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (120 g) rendered beef tallow
• 4 large egg yolks
• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
• 1–2 tsp powdered monk fruit (optional)

Instructions:

1. Whip cream until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
2. Beat egg yolks for 3–4 minutes until pale and creamy.
3. Whisk softened tallow into yolks slowly and mix well.
4. Add cocoa and sweetener if using.
5. Add whipped cream into the mixture slowly and mix until fluffy.
6. Chill for 1 hour, then serve and enjoy!

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Layered Collagen Parfait

This dessert is made of layers of gelatin cream and whipped cream (or mascarpone) to create a layered parfait.

If your Carnivore version allows, I mean if you are on a Keto Diet or Relaxed Carnivore, add coffee or vanilla extract to the gelatin layer for a better taste.

Here is how you can make two servings of this different and delicious Carnivore Diet dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp collagen peptides
• 1 tbsp gelatin powder
• 3 tbsp cold water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or coffee (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add gelatin to cold water and let it set for 5 minutes.
2. Heat half the cream, then whisk in gelatin and collagen and mix until dissolved.
3. Pour half of the mixture into glasses. Chill for 20 minutes to set.
4. Whip the remaining cream (add vanilla/coffee if using), and layer on top.
5. Repeat for more layers.
6. Place it in the fridge for about an hour.
7. Enjoy!

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Pork Rind Crunch Bark

Blend cream cheese, whipped cream, and finely crushed pork rinds to make a smooth base, then spread and freeze to create a crunchy dessert bar.

Although this Carnivore Diet recipe for dessert sounds strange, the flavor is like salty-sweet cheesecake crust. Follow the instructions below to make six servings.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (120 g) cream cheese
• ½ cup (120 ml) whipped heavy cream
• ½ cup (30 g) finely crushed pork rinds
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add whipped cream and pork rinds.
3. Spread mixture onto parchment paper in a thin layer.
4. Freeze 1–2 hours until it firms.
5. Break it into bark pieces and serve.

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How to Have Better Texture and Flavor Without Sugar?

• For creaminess: Use egg yolks and slow cooking to avoid curdling.
• For structure: Use gelatin and bloom it in cold liquid before heating.
• For flavor: Browned butter, aged cheese, or slow-roasted cream adds a natural caramel taste.
• For contrast: Mix soft custards with crispy pork rinds or cheese crisps.

Tips to Make Healthy Carnivore Diet Desserts

Carnivore desserts can:

• Support satiety and keep you in ketosis.
• Provide collagen and amino acids to help skin, hair, and joint health.
• Help you avoid blood sugar spikes.

Please remember that high-fat, dairy-heavy desserts can be high in calories. So,  overconsuming them can stall weight loss, and in some people, raise cholesterol. If you have dairy intolerance, try gelatin- or egg-based recipes.

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Conclusion

You don’t have to have desserts on the Carnivore Diet, but they can make your Carnivore meal plan more enjoyable and sustainable, especially for social occasions or when you crave sweets.

Using Carnivore-friendly ingredients and a little creativity, you can make various Carnivore Diet desserts. When running out of ideas, check these Carnivore Diet recipes to learn easy and nutritious Carnivore meals!

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FAQs

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Carnivore Diet desserts.

Can You Eat Dessert on the Strict Carnivore Diet?

Yes, but it should only contain animal-based ingredients like eggs, cream, butter, and gelatin, but no plant-based sweeteners or flavors.

What Can I Use Instead of Sugar in Carnivore Diet Desserts?

You can use stevia, monk fruit, or allulose in a Relaxed Carnivore. On a Strict Carnivore, use natural sweetness or fat and flavor from dairy.

How Do You Make Carnivore Dessert without Dairy?

Use egg-based custards or gelatin desserts with bone broth or meat stock with tallow.