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Decadent Low-Carb Cream Cheese Danish

A rich and buttery keto-friendly danish made with almond flour and a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling—perfect for low-carb breakfasts and brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 danishes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Keto, Low Carb
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Danish Dough
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 0.25 cup powdered keto sweetener
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup powdered keto sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg yolk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix dry dough ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Add wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.
  4. Shape dough portions on baking sheet.
  5. Prepare cream cheese filling until smooth.
  6. Fill dough centers with cream cheese mixture.
  7. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden.

Notes

For extra flavor, add lemon zest or cinnamon to the filling. Best served warm.