Craving a flaky danish but sticking to your keto lifestyle? Look no further! This recipe combines a light and fluffy cloud bread crust with a sweet and creamy cheese filling, offering a guilt-free taste of your favorite pastry.

The Inspiration Behind This Recipe:

As someone who used to enjoy pastries during morning meetings, I understand the struggle of finding keto-friendly alternatives. After experimenting with various ingredients, I discovered how to transform a simple cloud bread recipe into a delicious and satisfying danish.

Why Cloud Bread Works for Keto Danishes:

Cloud bread’s airy texture perfectly mimics the lightness of traditional danish pastry. Plus, it’s incredibly low in carbs, making it ideal for those following a strict keto diet.

Easy Steps to Keto Cheese Danish Success:

Prepare the Egg Dough: Separate the eggs and whip the whites with cream of tartar until stiff. In another bowl, combine the yolks with cream cheese, whey protein, and optional sweetener. Gently fold the yolk mixture into the beaten whites.
Make the Creamy Filling: Whip together softened cream cheese and your preferred sweetener.
Assemble and Bake: Spoon the egg dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Pipe the cream cheese filling onto the center of each mound. Bake until golden brown.

Tips and Customization:

For a touch of sweetness, you can add a few drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit extract to the egg dough.
Feel free to experiment with different flavors in the filling, like adding a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.

Enjoy Your Keto Treat!

This recipe is not just delicious but also incredibly easy to follow. With minimal prep and cook time, you can indulge in a satisfying and low-carb danish anytime you crave it.

Cloud Bread Cheese Danish

Enjoy a delicious, egg fast friendly Cloud Bread Cheese Danish! This recipe is wonderfully low in carbs, making it a perfect low carb treat to savor at any time of the day.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings 12

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ teaspoon vanilla stevia drops adjustable to taste, see notes for alternatives
1 egg yolk optional

For the Base Egg Dough:

4 eggs separated
¼ teaspoon vanilla stevia drops adjustable to taste, see notes for alternatives
3 ounces cream cheese softened
¼ cup unflavored whey protein
1 tablespoon coconut flour optional
½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces of cream cheese with vanilla stevia drops (and an egg yolk, if using). Once mixed, transfer it to a plastic bag or pastry bag.
Separate the egg whites and yolks into two different mixing bowls.
To the yolks, add stevia drops, 3 ounces cream cheese, and whey protein. If using, also stir in the coconut flour. Mix until the consistency is smooth.
In another bowl, whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
Carefully fold the yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites. Use a rubber spatula to cut through the mixture and gently turn, ensuring the beaten egg whites maintain their volume.
Onto each prepared baking sheet, spoon six mounds of the egg batter (total of 12 mounds), and gently flatten each mound.
Pipe the sweetened cream cheese onto the center of each batter circle.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Notes

Notes:

Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
To replace the stevia in the filling, use about ¼ cup of granular sweetener and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. In the dough, replace stevia with about 2 tablespoons of granular sweetener and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.

Nutritional Information per Serving:

Serving Size: 43g
Calories: 120
Carbohydrates: 1.1g
Protein: 5.4g
Fat: 10.7g
Saturated Fat: 6.2g
Cholesterol: 88mg
Sodium: 101mg
Net Carbs: 1.1g
Carb Percentage: 3.6%
Protein Percentage: 17.7%
Fat Percentage: 78.7%
SmartPoints: 5

Additional Notes on Nutritional Information:

The nutritional information provided for this recipe is a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site. Carbs from erythritol are not included in the carb counts as it does not impact blood sugar. Net carbs are calculated as total carbs minus fiber.