🍰 Easy Carnivore Dessert Bars
Yields: 9 bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes
🧈 Ingredients
Crust (optional but tasty)
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6 oz (170g) bacon or pork rinds, finely crushed
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3 tbsp melted butter or beef tallow
Cheesecake Layer
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8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
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2 tbsp sour cream (optional for extra creaminess)
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½ tsp vanilla extract (optional; omit for strict carnivore)
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Pinch of salt
(Optional sweet version: add 1–2 tbsp allulose, stevia, or monk fruit for a zero-carb dessert.)
🔥 Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking dish (8×8 inch) with parchment paper or grease with butter. -
Make the Crust (optional):
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Mix crushed bacon or pork rinds with melted butter.
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Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
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Prepare Cheesecake Mixture:
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In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, vanilla (if using), and salt.
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Beat until smooth and creamy — no lumps.
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Bake:
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Pour the mixture over the crust (or directly into the pan if skipping crust).
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Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
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Cool & Chill:
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Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
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Cut & Serve:
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Slice into 9 bars. Serve cold or at room temperature.
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🧊 Storage
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Keep refrigerated up to 5 days.
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Freeze for up to 1 month — thaw in the fridge before eating.
💡 Tips
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Want it sweeter? Use a sugar-free syrup drizzle or whipped heavy cream topping.
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Want it richer? Add an extra egg yolk or 1 oz of mascarpone cheese to the batter.
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For mini bites, bake in a muffin tin and reduce time to 15–18 minutes.