Have you been missing caramel sauce since starting the carnivore diet? Well, I’ve got something special for you today.
This carnivore caramel sauce is going to change your dessert game completely, using just a few simple ingredients that fit perfectly within your diet.
The star of this recipe is Gjetost cheese, a unique Norwegian cheese that naturally has a caramel like sweetness without any added sugar.
The beauty of this sauce lies in its simplicity. Many people think that following a carnivore diet means giving up all sweet treats, but that’s not entirely true.
This recipe proves that you can create something that satisfies those sweet cravings while staying true to your dietary choices.
The natural sweetness of Gjetost cheese combined with rich heavy cream creates a smooth, caramel like sauce that’s perfect for topping your favorite carnivore treats.
I discovered this recipe during my own journey to find ways to add variety to the carnivore diet.
After lots of testing and adjusting, I’ve perfected the ratios to create a sauce that has just the right thickness and sweetness.
Note
The star of this recipe is Gjetost, a unique Norwegian cheese that brings a complex caramel like sweetness.
While it contains a higher natural sugar content than most cheeses, this is purely from the caramelization of milk sugars during its traditional production process – no additional sugar/ sweeteners are involved.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick Results: You can make this sauce in just about 10 minutes. No complicated steps, no long waiting times, just quick and satisfying results.
Perfect Texture: The combination of Gjetost cheese and heavy cream creates that classic, smooth caramel texture we all love. It’s thick enough to coat your food but still pourable (when hot), just like regular caramel sauce.
Carnivore Diet Friendly: This recipe stays 100% true to the carnivore diet rules. There’s no cheating, no “almost carnivore” ingredients, and no plant based additives.
Great for Beginners: If you’re new to carnivore cooking, this recipe is a perfect start. It’s nearly impossible to mess up, and even if you don’t get it perfect the first time, it will still taste good.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
To make this zero carb, carnivore friendly caramel sauce you will need:
- 4oz (120g) Gjetost Cheese (I use this one – amazon link) – cut into small cubes
- 3.5oz (100g) Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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👨🍳 How To Make
Follow these steps:
Step 1
Place a pan over low heat. Put the cheese and heavy whipping cream inside. Continue stirring until melted.
Step 2
Add the vanilla extract and mix.
Step 3
Remove from the heat, transfer to a dish, and store in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave and stir occasionally before serving.
💡Tips
1. Temperature Matters
Keep the heat low throughout the entire cooking process. High heat can cause the cheese to stick to the bottom of the pan and burn, which will ruin the whole sauce.
If you see any brown spots forming on the bottom of your pan, your heat is too high. When in doubt, go lower with the temperature – it might take a few extra minutes, but your sauce will turn out perfectly smooth.
A good way to check if your heat is right is to place your hand above the pan – you should feel gentle warmth, not strong heat coming up.
2. Stirring
Don’t walk away from the sauce while it’s cooking. The cheese needs constant attention as it melts. Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon and keep stirring in a figure eight pattern, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of the pan.
This prevents any cheese from sticking and ensures everything melts evenly. When you first start stirring, the mixture will look grainy and separated – this is normal. Keep stirring and it will eventually become smooth and glossy.
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If you liked my recipe, make sure to check out these amazing carnivore recipes too:
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Carnivore Caramel Sauce
Print RecipeIngredients
- 4 oz Gjetost Cheese (120g)(I use this one - amazon link)
- 3.5 oz Heavy Whipping Cream (100g)
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Place a pan over low heat. Put the cheese and heavy whipping cream inside. Continue stirring until melted.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- Remove from the heat, transfer to a dish, and store in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave and stir occasionally before serving.
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