Treat yourself our Dark Chocolate Raspberry Farmer Cheese Croissants for a decadent, fluffy pastry treat filled with protein and live probiotics. Lifeway Farmer Cheese used in this recipe is an excellent source of complete protein and is made with live and active cultures, but it does more than offer nutritional benefits. Our creamy farmer cheeses turns any ordinary piece of toast or pastry like croissants into a mealtime masterpiece.
To make this recipe, we whipped our cultured farmer cheese with raw honey and a little vanilla before spreading it onto a croissant covered in dark chocolate. Lifeway Farmer Cheese has no added salt or sugar, so it’s versatile whether you prefer to mix in sweet or savory ingredients with it for dips, spreads, dressings, and more.
After we spread some of our farmer cheese onto toasted croissants covered in dark chocolate, we add a simple topping of fresh raspberries before serving. These make an easy breakfast or brunch treat or even a simple, quick dessert that looks impressive despite taking minutes to prepare.
Gather the ingredients for this recipe, then head to a store near you to find Lifeway Farmer Cheese so you can enjoy this recipe with us!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Servings: 4Ingredients
- 4 croissants, sliced in half and toasted
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, melted slightly
- 2 cups Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- optional: finely chopped hazelnuts
- Topping: extra drizzle of chocolate before serving
Directions
- Whip Lifeway Farmer Cheese in a food processor with raw honey and vanilla until fluffy. Set aside.
- Toast your croissants if you haven't already done so, and while they're toasting, melt the dark chocolate slightly just enough that it's easy to spread, but not completely liquid.
- Spread the chocolate on top of each of the bottom halves of the toasted croissants. Sprinkle on the chopped hazelnuts if using.
- Next, top each piece with the whipped farmer cheese spread from step 1 and the raspberries. You can place the farmer cheese on first or the raspberries; it's up to you. Add the top half of each croissant on top of all the pieces, press down slightly to seal, then top with an extra drizzle of dark chocolate if using.
