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)

• 6 oz (170g) bacon or pork rinds, finely crushed

• 3 tbsp melted butter or beef tallow

Cheesecake Layer

• 8 oz (225g) cream  cheese, softened

• 2 large eggs

• ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter

• 2 tbsp sour cream (optional for extra creaminess)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional; omit for strict carnivore)

• Pinch of salt

(Optional sweet version: add 1–2 tbsp allulose, stevia, or monk fruit for a zero-carb dessert.)

 Instructions

1. 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.

2. Make the Crust (optional):

   • Mix crushed bacon or pork rinds with melted butter.

   • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

   • Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.

3. Prepare Cheesecake Mixture:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, eggs, melted butter, sour cream, vanilla (if using), and salt.

   • Beat until smooth and creamy — no lumps.

4. Bake:

   • Pour the mixture over the crust (or directly into the pan if skipping crust).

   • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.

5. Cool & Chill:

   • Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).

6. Cut & Serve:

   • Slice into 9 bars. Serve cold or at room temperature.

 Storage

• Keep refrigerated up to 5 days.

• Freeze for up to 1 month — thaw in the fridge before eating.

 Tips

• Want it sweeter? Use a sugar-free syrup drizzle or whipped heavy cream topping.

• Want it richer? Add an extra egg yolk or 1 oz of mascarpone cheese to the batter.

• For mini bites, bake in a muffin tin and reduce time to 15–18 minutes.