Keto Cream Cheese Danish

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   For the filling, add the additional egg yolk, cream cheese, powdered sugar free sweetener, lemon juice and vanilla to a medium bowl. Mix until creamy and smooth. Keep covered in the refrigerator while you prepare the dough.

   For this step

   • 1 egg yolk
   • 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
   • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (sugar-free)
   • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
   • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2. 2

   Separate the eggs listed for the dough, placing the whites in one clean, dry bowl and the yolks in another. Use all of these yolks in the dough; the filling already has its own yolk.

   For this step

   • 3 eggs
3. 3

   To the bowl with the egg yolks, add in low-carb protein powder, almond flour, softened cream cheese and sugar-free sweetener. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Set aside.

   For this step

   • 3 egg yolks
   • 2 tablespoons protein powder
   • 2 tablespoons almond flour
   • 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
   • 1 tablespoon sugar free sweetener
4. 4

   To the bowl with egg whites, mix with a clean and dry electric mixer at a low medium speed until the mixture turns frothy. Add in the cream of tartar and turn the speed of the mixer up to high, continue mixing until stiff peaks form.

   For this step

   • 3 egg whites
   • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
5. 5

   Carefully fold the yolk mixture into the egg meringue until combined.

6. 6

   Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter for each danish onto a parchment lined baking tray, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart. Make a well in each mound with the back of a spoon. Divide all the cream cheese filling evenly among the danishes. Bake at 325°F for 15-18 minutes.

7. 7

   To make the icing, combine powdered sweetener, lemon juice and whipping cream. Adjust the amount of whipping cream to create a thin icing capable of drizzling. Drizzle over danishes.

   For this step

   • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (sugar-free)
   • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
   • 1-2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream