Carnivore Cheese Danish recipe

Here’s a simple, Carnivore Cheese Danish recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (full-fat, for better texture)
• 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1 cup almond flour (optional, if strictly carnivore, omit this and use another method for a “crust”)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 tsp baking powder (optional, for a fluffier texture)
• Pinch of salt
• Sweetener to taste (stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol – optional)

For the cheese filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional, for extra creaminess, but can be skipped for stricter carnivore)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Sweetener to taste (stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol – optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella cheese and the softened cream cheese. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and combined into a smooth mixture.
• Add in the eggs, melted butter, almond flour (if using), baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the dough is smooth and well combined. If you’re using sweetener, you can add it at this stage to taste.

2. Shape the Danish:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Take the dough mixture and, using your hands or a spatula, shape it into a rectangle or circle on the baking sheet (depending on your preference for how you want the Danish to look).
• Flatten the dough into a smooth surface so that it can hold the cheese filling.

3. Make the Cheese Filling:

• In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, ricotta (if using), egg, and vanilla extract (optional). Add your sweetener to taste, if desired. Mix until the filling is smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble the Danish:

• Spread the cheese filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
• Fold in the edges of the dough slightly to form a “crust” around the cheese filling, creating a rustic, open-faced Danish.

5. Bake:

• Bake the Danish for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, and the filling is set.
• Let it cool slightly before slicing into it.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

• Once cooled, slice and enjoy your carnivore-friendly cheese Danish! It will be rich, creamy, and satisfying.

Tips:

• For a stricter carnivore version, you can skip the almond flour and ricotta cheese. Instead, use more cream cheese in both the dough and the filling to keep it purely animal-based. This version will have a more bread-like consistency.
• Optional glaze: If you want to add a glaze to the top, you can make a simple cream cheese glaze by mixing softened cream cheese with a bit of butter and sweetener, then drizzling it over the Danish after it cools.

This Carnivore Cheese Danish is a decadent treat that satisfies those cravings for something rich and cheesy while staying in line with your diet. Enjoy!