Description
Creamy Danish delights dance with low-carb magic, bringing European pastry perfection to breakfast tables. Flaky cream cheese layers promise delectable indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
Crust:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 large egg yolk
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol
- 1–2 teaspoons heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Create the dough base by combining almond flour, coconut flour, powdered erythritol, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending of dry ingredients.
- Incorporate melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, gently stirring until a cohesive dough forms with a smooth, consistent texture.
- Divide the dough into 6-8 uniform portions, rolling each into a gentle ball and carefully flattening to create a slight indentation in the center using fingertips or the back of a spoon.
- Craft the cream cheese filling by whisking cream cheese, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until the mixture reaches a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Carefully distribute the cream cheese filling into each danish’s center, spreading gently to fill the prepared wells evenly.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a set filling as indicators of doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow danishes to cool for 10 minutes directly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- For an optional elegant touch, prepare a light glaze by whisking powdered erythritol, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth, then delicately drizzle over the cooled danishes before serving.
Notes
- Flour Flexibility: Swap almond and coconut flour with gluten-free blends for those with nut allergies or sensitivities.
- Temperature Trick: Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother, more consistent filling and better texture.
- Storage Savvy: Store these low-carb danishes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, gently reheating before serving to maintain flakiness.
- Flavor Boosters: Experiment with adding lemon zest, cinnamon, or sugar-free fruit preserves to the cream cheese filling for extra depth and variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg