Module 17 · The Cheese Course
Adjarian Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Boats with Egg & Butter
Adjarian Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Boats with Egg & Butter is a keto dinner with 6.5 g net carbs, 33 g protein and 54 g fat per serving (644 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 40 minutes in total.
Georgia’s famous boat-shaped bread filled with molten cheese, crowned with an egg yolk and a knob of butter, made with our fathead dough. Stir it all together and tear in.

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, milk, tree nuts. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 25 min · Total time: 40 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Fat | 54 g |
| Energy | 644 kcal |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 µg |
| Calcium | 663 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) | 0 g |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 200 g mozzarella, grated (dough)
- 100 g almond flour
- 30 g organic cream cheese
- 1 piece organic egg (dough)
- 150 g mozzarella, grated (filling)
- 100 g feta, crumbled
- 4 piece organic egg yolks
- 40 g organic butter
Step-by-step method
- Heat the oven to 200 °C (fan 180 °C). Melt dough mozzarella and cream cheese, then knead in almond flour and egg.
- Divide in 4, roll into ovals on baking paper and fold the sides up, pinching the ends into boat shapes.
- Fill with the mixed filling cheeses and bake 12 minutes.
- Make a well, drop in a yolk and bake 2–3 minutes more.
- Top each with butter and serve at once; stir the yolk and butter into the cheese.
Chef’s tips
- Oiled hands make the warm dough easy to shape.
- The yolks stay runny: use very fresh eggs, and bake longer in pregnancy or with a weak immune system.
Variations
- Use Sulguni or Imeruli cheese if you can find it.
- Add spinach to the filling.
Storage
Best eaten immediately.
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Adjarian Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Boats with Egg & Butter?
One serving has 6.5 g net carbohydrates, 33 g protein and 54 g fat (644 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Adjarian Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Boats with Egg & Butter ahead, store or freeze it?
Best eaten immediately.
Which allergens are in Adjarian Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Boats with Egg & Butter?
It contains eggs, milk and tree nuts, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Adjarian Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Boats with Egg & Butter vegetarian?
Yes. The recipe contains no meat or fish.
Can I vary Adjarian Khachapuri: Georgian Cheese Boats with Egg & Butter?
Yes. Use Sulguni or Imeruli cheese if you can find it. Add spinach to the filling.
