Quick Description
These Carnivore Chilled Custard Bites are smooth, creamy, lightly sweet (optional), and incredibly satisfying. Made with eggs, heavy cream, and gelatin, they set into soft, custard-like bites that melt in your mouth. Perfect for carnivore, keto, high-protein, or sugar-free lifestyles, these little bites give you all the richness of chilled custard with a convenient, no-bake twist.
Servings & Timing
Serves: 12–16 custard bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2–3 hours
Total Time: 2–3 hours 10 minutes
Ingredients List
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter (optional for richness)
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 3 tbsp water (for blooming gelatin)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional (for sweet carnivore-keto version):
- 2–4 tbsp allulose or monk fruit
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Bloom the Gelatin
- Add the gelatin to a small bowl with 3 tbsp water.
- Let sit 3–5 minutes until thick and spongy.
2. Heat the Custard Base
- In a saucepan on LOW heat, whisk eggs, cream, butter, and salt.
- Stir continuously until mixture thickens slightly (DO NOT boil).
- Remove from heat.
3. Add Gelatin
- Whisk bloomed gelatin into the warm custard until fully dissolved.
- Add optional vanilla or sweetener if using.
4. Pour into Molds
- Pour custard mixture into silicone molds, ice cube trays, or a small dish.
5. Chill
- Refrigerate 2–3 hours until fully set.
- Pop out custard bites and enjoy chilled.
Nutrition (per bite, approx.)
(Based on 12 bites, unsweetened)
- Calories: 60–80
- Protein: 3–5g
- Carbs: 0g (0–1g with keto sweetener)
- Fat: 5–7g
- Fiber: 0g
Benefits
- Carnivore-Friendly: Pure animal-based ingredients when unsweetened.
- High-Protein + Healthy Fats: Supports satiety and energy.
- No Sugar & Zero Carb Option: Perfect for strict carnivores or keto.
- Creamy & Satisfying: Feels indulgent but uses simple whole foods.
- Easy Meal Prep: Keeps well and makes great grab-and-go bites.
Additional Notes
- Low heat is essential to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Allulose dissolves the smoothest if using a sweetener.
- Gelatin makes the bites firmer; reduce to 2 tsp for softer custard.
Dietary Info
- Carnivore: Yes (unsweetened)
- Keto/Low-Carb: Yes
- Gluten-Free: Yes
- Zero Sugar Option: Yes
- High-Protein: Moderate (comes from eggs + gelatin)
Brief Introduction
These Carnivore Chilled Custard Bites were created as an easy, cooling, high-fat and high-protein snack for those following carnivore or keto lifestyles. They deliver the smooth texture of custard with minimal ingredients, no baking, and zero carbs. Perfect for sweet cravings, fat-boosting, or evening snacks without sugar.
