Back in May 2024, Truly Carnivore Ice Cream proved that you didn’t even need an ice cream maker to make something outrageously good. No churning, no fuss, just cream and egg yolks doing their thing. It was easy, straightforward, and far better than anyone expected from such a minimal setup.
Then, two weeks ago, in January 2026, Carnivore Blue Cheese Ice Cream entered the picture. That recipe was built on a cooked custard base, and while it worked beautifully, it really came into its own when churned. The texture was smoother, lighter, and more refined, and it made one thing painfully clear.
Churning matters.
Once I realized what churning does to a cream-and-egg-yolk custard, there was no unseeing it. So, I took the purity and simplicity of my Truly Carnivore Ice Cream, combined it with the custard technique from the blue cheese version, removed the cheese itself, and churned the result properly.
The outcome is The Ultimate Carnivore Ice Cream. Same uncompromising ingredients, dramatically better texture. If Truly Carnivore Ice Cream made waves back in 2024, this one is here to make the whole carnivore internet lose its balance.
The base recipe is strictly animal-based, without a single plant sneaking in through the back door. That said, if you’re keto rather than hardcore carnivore, don’t worry. I saved the rule-bending for the Tips for Variations section at the end.
Step-by-Step Instructions
This recipe couldn’t be simpler, but a gentle hand makes all the difference. Follow these step-by-step instructions, take your time with the custard, and you’ll be rewarded with exceptionally smooth, rich carnivore ice cream.
Pour 2 cups (470 ml) of heavy cream into a small saucepan.
Heat over medium heat, constantly whisking…
…until the cream is piping-hot.
Add 5 pastured egg yolks to the hot cream.
Whisk continuously while keeping the saucepan over medium heat.
Continue whisking and heating until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard.
As soon as you see the first small boiling bubbles, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat.
Let the custard cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate until completely cold. This step is essential for the best texture when churning.
Pour the cold custard into your ice cream maker.
Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Serve immediately for a soft, creamy texture, or transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for a firmer consistency. It will not freeze rock hard and will remain relatively scoopable.
Mmmmh, indulgent!
Here’s the recipe for you to enjoy:
The Ultimate Carnivore Ice Cream
Back in May 2024, Truly Carnivore Ice Cream proved that you didn’t even need an ice cream maker to make something outrageously good. No churning, no fuss, just cream and egg yolks doing their thing. It was easy, straightforward, and far better than anyone expected from such a minimal setup.
Then, two weeks ago, in January 2026, Carnivore Blue Cheese Ice Cream entered the picture. That recipe was built on a cooked custard base, and while it worked beautifully, it really came into its own when churned. The texture was smoother, lighter, and more refined, and it made one thing painfully clear.
Churning matters.
Once I realized what churning does to a cream and egg yolk custard, there was no unseeing it. So I took the purity and simplicity of Truly Carnivore Ice Cream, combined it with the custard technique from the blue cheese version, removed the cheese itself, and churned the result properly.
The outcome is The Ultimate Carnivore Ice Cream. Same uncompromising ingredients, dramatically better texture. If Truly Carnivore Ice Cream made waves back in 2024, this one is here to make the whole carnivore internet lose its balance.
The base recipe is strictly animal based, without a single plant sneaking in through the back door. That said, if you’re keto rather than hardcore carnivore, don’t worry. I saved the rule bending for the Tips for Variations section at the end.
Ingredients
- 2 cups = 470 ml heavy cream
- 5 pastured egg yolks
Instructions
- Pour the cream into a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, constantly whisking, until the cream is piping‑hot.
- Add the egg yolks and continue whisking and heating until thick.
- Once you see the first boiling bubbles, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
- Pour into an ice cream maker and let churn into a soft-serve ice cream.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! You can also freeze the ice cream for a harder consistency — it won't turn rock hard, but stay relatively scoopable.
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Tips for Variations
Once you’ve enjoyed the base recipe in its pure form, it’s easy to tweak it to suit your taste or level of keto adventurousness.
Keto-Sweetened Carnivore Ice Cream (the obvious upgrade)
Add powdered allulose, powdered erythritol, or a blend to taste together with the cream before heating. Alternatively, you can add liquid sweetener, like stevia or monk fruit.
Vanilla Keto Ice Cream (another obvious variation)
Whisk 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder into the cream before heating. I always use vanilla powder rather than extract, all of which have nasties — cleaner or “dirtier”, but still an unnecessary extra of some substance you want to avoid in your diet. That said, I used my own vanillin stevia powder to hit two birds, i.e., flavor and sweetness, at the same time. The vanilla flavoring I use in my vanillin stevia is pure and doesn’t carry anything extra.
Carnivore Browned Butter Ice Cream
Brown 1–2 tablespoons of unsalted grass-fed butter until golden and nutty, then whisk it into the hot custard (along with the sweetener, if using). This adds a subtle caramel-like note and nutty umami without anything plant-based.
Carnivore Cream Cheese Ice Cream
Stir 2–4 oz (60–115 g) of plain full-fat cream cheese into the warm custard until completely smooth. (Sweeten to taste if you use sweeteners.) The cream cheese adds a subtle, tangy note that adds body to the otherwise mellow and mild taste. A genuinely luxurious variation!
Keto Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
Melt 2–3 oz (60–85 g) of extra-dark chocolate (90% cacao or higher) into the warm custard, stirring until smooth. (Add sweetener to taste.) This creates a luxurious and very chocolatey ice cream. Tip: For extra chocolatey ice cream, chop 1–2 oz (30–60 g) extra-dark chocolate into small chips and fold into the churned soft-serve ice cream just before the final freeze. The chips stay firm and amp up both texture and taste, creating the ultimate chocolate experience.
Keto Toasted Nut Butter Ice Cream
Stir 2–3 tablespoons of almond butter or macadamia nut butter (less oxalates) into the warm custard until fully blended, then sweeten to taste. You’ll get an incredibly rich and indulgent ice cream. Hint: top your ice cream servings with chopped nuts for a crunchy texture that deliciously complements the velvety ice cream.
Strawberry Shortcake (a luxurious keto twist)
Fold 1/2 cup (120 ml) of fresh, diced strawberries into the soft-serve ice cream just before final freeze. Serve with whipped cream and keto cookie crumbles for texture.
Pick your vibe and enjoy the indulgence.
Final Thoughts
When I first posted Truly Carnivore Ice Cream back in May 2024, I thought I’d found the ultimate expression of carnivore dessert simplicity. No churn, no fuss, just cream and eggs doing exactly what they’re supposed to do. And for a no-churn recipe, it still is. But over the past couple of years, I’ve learned that simplicity and technique are not the same thing. A recipe can be simple and benefit from proper execution. Churning the custard doesn’t complicate the ingredient list — it elevates the texture in ways that matter.
That’s what The Ultimate Carnivore Ice Cream is really about. It’s not a reinvention. It’s the recognition that when you combine purity of ingredients with respect for technique, you get something that tastes better, feels better on your tongue, and honestly makes you happier when you eat it. No plants, no hidden carbs, no compromise. Just cream, eggs, an ice cream maker, and the time to do it right.
I’m posting this recipe right now, in the middle of a Finnish winter where it’s −20°C (−4°F) outside, and that might seem ridiculous. But this ice cream is too indulgent and too good to wait for summer. Besides, we Finns eat ice cream year-round — cold outside, warm indulgence inside.
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