Carnivore Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Servings: 6 rolls

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

🧈 Ingredients

Dough:

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 2 oz (56g) cream cheese, softened

  • 3 large eggs

  • 2 tbsp beef gelatin or collagen powder (for structure)

  • 2 tbsp butter or tallow, melted

  • 1 tsp baking powder (optional for fluff)

  • Pinch of sea salt

Cinnamon Filling (Sweet-Style, Still Carnivore):

  • 3 tbsp butter, softened

  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional — if you allow minimal plant spice)

    • OR replace with collagen and browned butter for flavor if you’re strict carnivore

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

  • 1 tbsp powdered monk fruit or stevia (optional for sweetness)

  • 1 tbsp beef tallow (for richness)

Frosting:

  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese

  • 2 tbsp butter or tallow

  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or whipped egg yolk butter if strict)

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

  • Optional: a few drops of monk fruit or stevia

🔥 Instructions

1. Make the Dough

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. In a bowl, melt mozzarella and cream cheese together (microwave ~60 sec or stovetop low heat).

  3. Stir until smooth and stretchy.

  4. In another bowl, beat eggs, gelatin, baking powder, and salt.

  5. Combine with the melted cheese mixture.

  6. Add melted butter and knead with hands or spatula until you get a dough-like texture.

2. Roll Out the Dough

  1. Place dough between two parchment papers.

  2. Roll into a rectangle about ½-inch thick.

  3. Remove top sheet.

3. Add Filling

  1. Spread the softened butter mixture evenly across the dough.

  2. Sprinkle your cinnamon (if using) or just drizzle brown butter for flavor.

  3. Roll the dough gently from one long side into a log shape.

  4. Slice into 6 rolls using a sharp knife.

4. Bake

  1. Place rolls in a greased baking dish or lined tray.

  2. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden on top and slightly puffed.

  3. Let them cool for 5 minutes before frosting.

5. Make the Frosting

  1. Whip cream cheese, butter, and heavy cream together until smooth and fluffy.

  2. Add vanilla and sweetener (if using).

  3. Spread generously over warm rolls.

🍽️ Serving

  • Serve warm with melted butter on top 🧈

  • Optional drizzle: warm tallow or cream cheese glaze

🧊 Storage

  • Keep in fridge up to 4 days

  • Reheat in air fryer or oven for 3–4 minutes

  • Freezes well for up to 1 month

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