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Golden keto cheese danish with a silky cream cheese center and sweet lemon drizzle.

Keto Cheese Danish

Linda Larue
A delicate low-carb pastry made with whipped egg whites, almond flour, and a smooth cream cheese center, baked until golden and finished with a light lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 danish
Calories 106 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 additional egg yolk, for the filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar free sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated, for the dough
  • 2 tablespoons unflavored zero carb protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon sugar free sweetener
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Beat the additional egg yolk with the 4 oz softened cream cheese, measured powdered sweetener, measured lemon juice, and vanilla in a medium bowl, then cover and refrigerate it while making the dough. The filling should look smooth and creamy.
  • Separate the 3 dough eggs, putting their whites in a clean, dry bowl and their yolks in another bowl. Keep the additional filling yolk separate from these dough yolks.
  • Use an electric mixer to blend the protein powder, almond flour, 2 oz softened cream cheese, and sugar free sweetener into the dough yolks. Stop when the mixture looks smooth and evenly combined.
  • Beat the whites with clean, dry beaters at low-medium speed until frothy, then add the cream of tartar and beat on high until stiff peaks form. A peak should stand upright when you lift the beaters.
  • Fold the yolk mixture into the whipped whites with a broad spatula. Stop when no obvious streaks remain and the batter still looks puffy.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup batter per danish onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 1/2 inches between mounds, then press a well into each with the back of a spoon. The raised edges should leave room for the filling.
  • Share the chilled filling evenly among the wells and bake at 325°F for 15-18 minutes. The pastry edges should look golden and feel gently springy.
  • Let the danishes cool completely, then mix additional powdered sweetener and lemon juice with the heavy whipping cream and drizzle the icing over them. The icing should flow from a spoon in a thin stream rather than sit in a thick mound.

Notes

Egg white tip: Ensure the mixing bowl and beaters are completely clean and dry before whipping the egg whites to help them reach stiff peaks.
Glaze tip: Allow the pastries to cool fully before adding the drizzle so the icing sets properly instead of melting into the warm crust.
Storage: Store leftover danishes in an airtight container in the refrigerator, placing parchment paper between layers if stacking.
Reheating: Warm leftovers gently in an oven or toaster oven rather than a microwave until the edges are refreshed and the center is warm.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Cheese Danish
Amount per Serving
Calories
106
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9.2
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.8
g
30
%
Cholesterol
 
72
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
115
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
68
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.2
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.8
g
1
%
Protein
 
4.9
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
310
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
38
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword keto cheese danish, keto cream cheese danish, low carb breakfast pastry
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