Keto Jelly Danish

Prep: 18 min Cook: 12 min Total: 30 min Servings: 10
Annie Lampella @ Ketofocus

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published August 12, 2022 • Updated June 2, 2025

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Soft and fluffy low-carb pastry filled with a fruit jelly. These Keto Danishes are perfect for breakfast or a brunch.

Whether you are attending a brunch or it’s just another day at the office, you can easily find yourself surrounded by delicious carb-heavy pastries and donuts. Instead of giving into temptation, make a keto danish! Just like my Keto Krispie Kreme Donuts, Cream Cheese Danishes and Gooey Low Carb Cinnamon Rolls, these puff pastry wonders will kick those cravings to the curb! a silver baking tray with two big jelly filled danishes on top The perfect morning is a freshly baked pastry and a cup of hot coffee. And these jelly danishes go hand-in-hand with a freshly pot of coffee. If you are looking for a soft, fluffy keto danish filled with a vibrantly colored jelly, you found your low-carb recipe. a plate with lemon and cherry filled danishes topped with icing

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Keto Jelly Danish

5 (1) Prep 18m Cook 12m Total 30m 10 servings

Keto Pastry Dough Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated
  • 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

Sugar Free Jelly Filling Ingredients

Sugar Free Icing Ingredients

Step by Step Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

1
Separate the eggs

Separate the egg whites from the yolks and place each in a small bowl.

egg whites and egg yolks separated into two bowls
Tip Make sure no egg yolk gets in the whites or else you will have trouble beating to stiff peaks.
Ingredients for this step
  • Eggs
2
Yolk mixture

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

a yellow yolk based mixture in a clear bowl
Tip Wash and dry beaters before mixing egg whites
Ingredients for this step
  • Egg yolks
  • Almond flour
  • Cream cheese (softened)
  • Sugar free sweetner
3
Make meringue

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.

eggs whites beaten to meringues in a bowl
Tip The cream of tartar helps to stabilize the meringue.
Ingredients for this step
  • Egg whites
  • Cream of tartar
4
You simply fold

Carefully fold the yolk mixture into the egg meringue until combined. Don’t aggressively fold or mix, the goal is to keep the airiness of the batter in order to get the danish pastry to rise.

a bowl with whipped cream batter inside and a spatula hanging out
5
Scoop, form and bake

Scoop about 1/4 cup of the pastry batter onto a parchment lined baking tray spacing about 1 ½ inches apart. Using the back of a spoon make a well in the center of each danish batter to make room for the filling. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes.

a baking tray with puff dough on it
6
Make keto jelly filling

Mix the konjac gum powder with the powdered sugar free sweetener. Then pour mixture into boiling water. Immediately stir to combine to avoid clumping. Add lemon juice flavor extract and food coloring. Stir to combine. Mixture will continue to thicken as it cools.

two bowls, one filled with yellow lemon jelly and the other filled with red cherry jelly
Tip Water must be boiling to avoid clumping of the konjac gum. If your mixture does clump, just microwave it at 20 second intervals until it is smooth. Let rest to thicken.
Ingredients for this step
  • Konjac gum powder
  • Powdered sugar free sweetener
  • Water (boiling)
  • Lemon juice
  • Flavoring
  • Food dye
7
Fill with jelly

Once your keto danish pastries have cooled. Add 1-2 tablespoons of the jelly to the center well.

a baking tray with six danishes, alternating red and yellow filling colors
8
Top with icing

In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar free sweetener, lemon juice and heavy whipping cream. Adjust the amount of whipping cream to create a thin icing capable of drizzling. Drizzle over danishes.

a baking tray with cherry and lemon danishes on it topped with icing
Ingredients for this step
  • Powdered sugar free sweetener
  • Lemon juice
  • Heavy whipping cream
Nutrition Per Serving 1 danish
61 Calories
4.7g Fat
3.9g Protein
0.5g Net Carbs
0.7g Total Carbs
10 Servings
Nutrition disclaimer

The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

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a bite out of a jelly danish in front of a coffee cup

Keto Pastry Bread

Traditional danish recipes are made from puff pastry which is laminated yeast-leavened dough that creates a layered texture and flaky pastry. Since we aren’t use all-purpose flour or any gluten containing flour and this low-carb danish recipe don’t contain yeast, we have to rely on keto science to get a fluffy pastry bread. The protein from egg whites and protein powder will help to provide a stable matrix to puff up the dough and create a light and airy texture. Don’t get me wrong, this won’t replace the flaky, crust of a sugar filled pastry but it does the trick for satisfying those danish cravings. Other keto recipes will use melted mozzarella cheese to give that stable matrix; however, that leaves your pastry with an underlying cheesy flavor. And cheese doesn’t really go with a sweet treat, unless it’s a cream cheese danish.
a baking tray with a red and yellow jelly danish on it

Bakery style sugar free jelly

Instead of using sugar free jam, this keto danish recipe creates a gel like filling that is exactly like what you would find in a bakery. The sugar free jelly is easy to make and uses konjac gum to form a viscous jelly. The konjac gum is 100% fiber and provides zero net carbs to the recipe. Once combined with hot water, the jelly matrix forms. Keto sweetener, lemon juice, flavoring extract and food coloring is added to complete the flavor and appearance. For this recipe, I create a lemon jelly danish and a cherry danish, but there are extracts for almost any flavor you can think of:
  • raspberry
  • banana
  • orange
  • strawberry

Substitutions

  • Protein powder – One option is to omit the protein powder, but it will affect the texture and appearance of your keto danish. It won’t puff up as much and will probably fall a little flatter. I haven’t tried it, but egg white powder and collagen may work as replacements.
  • Almond flour – If you are allergic to nuts, you can omit this ingredient as well but it doesn’t provide addition substance that gives this pastry a bread like consistency. Coconut flour or sunflower seed flour could be used. If using coconut flour, try using 2 teaspoons.
  • Konjac gum – Xanthan gum or agar may work as replacements but I haven’t tested these yet.
looking down to see a cup of black coffee and a baking tray with lemon and cherry danishes on it

Storage information

These sugar free danishes should be stored in an air tight container or bag at room temperature or the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freezing is not recommended.
Keto Jelly Danish

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute the almond flour with another type of flour?

While almond flour works best for a low-carb option, you can try using coconut flour. However, you'll need to adjust the quantity since coconut flour is more absorbent—use about 1/4 the amount of almond flour.

How long can I store the Keto Jelly Danish?

You can store the Keto Jelly Danish in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply pop them in the microwave for a few seconds.

Is there a vegan substitute for the cream cheese?

Yes! You can use a vegan cream cheese alternative or blended silken tofu for a similar texture. Just make sure it’s unsweetened to keep the flavor balanced.

Can I use a different sweetener instead of sugar-free sweetener?

Absolutely! You can use any low-carb sweetener of your choice, such as erythritol or stevia. Just adjust the amount based on the sweetness level of the substitute.

What are some good jelly filling options for the Keto Jelly Danish?

You can use sugar-free fruit preserves or make your own by cooking down berries with a low-carb sweetener. Just ensure they are low in carbs to keep this recipe keto-friendly!

About the Author
Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis, she has over 14 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism.

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    Sarra Aug 11, 2023

    Looking to make this and take to a luncheon. I won't have time to do all of the steps the same day.
    Can I mix this and bake the next day?
    Can these be frozen then baked?

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    1. Annie Lampella
      Annie Aug 13, 2023

      I would mix up the danish dough part first and bake them. Then the next day do the jelly and add it to the danish. I haven't tried freezing them so I'm not sure how well they will hold up.

      Reply

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