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    Home / Recipes / Keto Breakfasts

    Keto Cheese Danish with Cloud Bread Pastry

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jul 8, 2020 · 144 Comments

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    low carb keto cloud bread danish recipe

    Introducing an egg fast friendly keto cheese danish with just 1 gram carb. The recipe combines a cloud bread pastry and a sweet cream cheese filling. It's a treat that even those on a very strict ketogenic diet can enjoy.

    keto cheese danish cover image
    Article Index
    • Using cloud bread for a keto danish
    • Steps to make the cheese danish low carb
    • Storing leftovers
    • Notes on the ingredients
    • More morning treats
    • Recipe

    When I was working a corporate job, morning meetings often included pastries. I used to enjoy the light and flaky danishes. That's why I experimented to see how I could make a keto friendly recipe.

    I've seen a lot of people use mozzarella dough for pastry. But I wanted an egg fast friendly recipe with minimal carbs. So I created a keto cheese danish by modifying a simple keto cloud bread recipe.

    You may be wondering about the taste and texture. The low carb pastry is light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. And the cream cheese center adds a nice cheesecake flavor.

    Using cloud bread for a keto danish

    When following an egg fast, I always make a batch of cloud bread. The rolls are perfect for making sandwiches while egg fasting.

    Because cloud bread is so light and airy, I thought it would make a great low carb cheese danish. With a few tweaks, this keto pastry was born. Not only is it very low in carbs, but it's egg fast friendly too!

    Steps to make the cheese danish low carb

    First you'll make the pastry mixture then top each batter mound with a sweet cream cheese filling. Then they bake in the oven until golden brown.

    Egg based pastry

    • Separate the egg whites and yolks into two different mixing bowls.
    • Add liquid sweetener, cream cheese, and whey protein powder to the yolks. Coconut flour can also be added for a more cake-like texture.
    • Mix the yolk ingredients together until smooth.
    yolk mixture
    • Whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
    • Gently folk the yolk mixture into the beaten whites. Set aside.
    danish batter

    Cream cheese filling

    • Stir together cream cheese with liquid vanilla sweetener and optional egg yolk.
    • Transfer mixture to a pastry bag or plastic baggie with a hole cut in a corner.
    cream cheese filling

    Forming and baking each keto cheese danish

    • Spoon 12 even mounds of the egg mixture onto two parchment lined baking pans.
    • Flatten each mound slightly, if needed.
    • Pipe the cream cheese mixture evenly between the mounds.
    batter and filling on baking pan
    • Bake at 325°F for about 30 minutes or until golden.
    baked keto cheese danish
    • Allow the pastry to cool slightly then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely.

    That's all there is to it!

    Storing leftovers

    Because there no sugar to act as a preservative, storing these keto pastries in the refrigerator is recommended. They should be fine for up to a couple weeks if covered.

    They can also be placed in the freezer for up to 3 months. You'll just want to thaw them in the refrigerator before serving.

    keto danish on spatula

    Notes on the ingredients

    To provide the best texture with minimal carbs, unflavored whey protein powder is used along with a small amount of coconut flour. And a liquid sweetener extract is used to sweeten the pastry.

    Since whey protein is a primary component in Soul Bread, I used it instead of coconut or almond flour. This keeps total carbs to only 1.1g for each low carb cloud bread cheese danish.

    The only safe sweeteners for me seem to be concentrated stevia and monk fruit extract. I've stocked up on those and will be experimenting with them more.

    I didn't have much time to experiment with this recipe. But, I may try just a little coconut flour next time and a bit of baking soda.

    The coconut flour and baking soda may give the pastry a better texture. But I tried to keep the recipe as simple as possible as well as egg fast friendly.

    Using eggs as the main component rather than low carb flours really cuts back on total carbs. With this cloud bread cheese danish recipe, I can easily eat two danishes and not overdo my total carb count.

    keto cheese danish closeup

    More morning treats

    If you enjoy having a cup of coffee or tea with something sweet, here's a few more sweet low carb breakfast ideas:

    • Fathead Cinnamon Rolls will make any morning feel extra special!
    • Keto Scones are so simple to make and are so much healthier than regular pastries.
    • Sugar Free Donuts will make you feel like you're cheating.
    • Coconut Flour Doughnuts have a subtle coconut flavor. Topping them with chocolate glaze makes them even more delicious.
    • You may also want to try a Blueberry Cake Donut with the pink berry glaze topping.
    • Lemon Pastries are so good, it's hard to believe they are keto friendly.

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    Recipe

    cloud bread danish

    Cloud Bread Cheese Danish

    4.79 from 37 votes
    An egg fast friendly cloud bread cheese danish recipe that's super low in total carbs. It's a nice low carb treat to enjoy any time of day.
    Prep Time:5 mins
    Cook Time:30 mins
    Total Time:35 mins
    Course: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine: American
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    Servings: 12
    Calories: 120

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    Ingredients

    Cream Cheese Filling

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla stevia drops for filling (can be adjusted to taste, see notes for alternative)
    • 1 egg yolk optional

    Base Egg Dough:

    • 4 eggs divided
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla stevia drops for dough (can be adjusted to taste, see notes for alternative)
    • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
    • ¼ cup unflavored whey protein
    • 1 tablespoon coconut flour optional
    • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • In medium bowl, stir together 8 ounces cream cheese and vanilla stevia (and egg yolk, if using). Transfer to plastic bag or pastry bag.
    • Separate egg whites and yolks into separate mixing bowls.
    • Add stevia, 3 ounces cream cheese and whey protein to yolks. Stir in optional coconut flour, if using. Mix until smooth.
    • Whip eggs whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
    • Gently fold yolk mixture into beaten whites. This is done by cutting into the mixture several times with a rubber spatula and very gently turn the spatula each time being very careful not to flatten the beaten egg whites. (tips for folding)
    • Spoon 6 mounds of the egg batter onto each prepared baking sheets (12 mounds total). Flatten each mound slightly.
    • Pipe sweetened cream cheese onto the center of each batter circle.
    • Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.

    Notes

    Nutritional data does not include optional ingredients.
    About ¼ cup of granular sweetener and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract can be used to replace the stevia in the filling. About 2 tablespoons of granular sweetener can be used in place of stevia for the dough along with ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 43g | Calories: 120 | Carbohydrates: 1.1g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 101mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 1.1 g | % Carbs: 3.6 % | % Protein: 17.7 % | % Fat: 78.7 % | SmartPoints: 5
    Values
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        [calories] => 120
        [carbohydrates] => 1.1
        [protein] => 5.4
        [fat] => 10.7
        [saturated_fat] => 6.2
        [cholesterol] => 88
        [sodium] => 101
        [serving_unit] => g
    )
    

    Notes on Nutritional Information

    Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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    Originally Published: April 25, 2016... Last Updated: May 7, 2020

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    1. Linda Roman

      January 28, 2023 at 10:22 pm

      Absolutely love these. Made them for the first time. I substituted stevia (don't like the taste) with xylitol. As stated in a previous comment, I shortened my baking time by 10 mins. as well. Turned out great, and are delicious. Thanks so much for this great recipe.

      Reply
    2. Kathy

      June 15, 2022 at 11:09 am

      Like to know if alternative to the whey protein cannot eat along with almond flour
      GB

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      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 16, 2022 at 10:02 am

        You could try an egg white based protein powder or a plant based one. A tablespoon or two of coconut flour should work as well but I haven't tested that.

        Reply
    3. Sheo

      April 15, 2022 at 11:48 am

      Do you Have to use the whey protein?

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      • Lisa MarcAurele

        April 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm

        It just helps improve the texture.

        Reply
    4. Anna

      January 19, 2022 at 11:49 am

      Tried this for the first time. I’m a non insulin diabetic and have been managing with diet and excercise for 30 years. However, I AM Italian and Greek so cheating is a must to satisfy the cravings. Sadly, cheating affects my overall health. And since I’m getting married for the 1st time, cheating is not my friend! I made these, followed the recipe except substituted stevia granular instead of liquid. I also shortened my baking time by 10 mins as I have a convection oven and it’s new so things cook quicker. Overall, they are golden and light/airy like an Italian danish! I’m pleased these offer a tasty snack loaded with protein to satiate my appetite and curb my cheating. Side Note: My frozen pizza, Twinkie, Fruity Pebbles eating skinny husband to be ate one and raved over how yummy they are. I can’t tell them they are good for him or he will never eat another! 🙂 - Anna

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      • Lisa MarcAurele

        January 19, 2022 at 5:35 pm

        I'm so glad to hear the danish worked out for you! Sounds like you have a great reason not to cheat on low-carb. You are going to look great for the wedding!

        Reply
    5. Jaimie

      January 08, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! My kids gobbled them up. Still have yet to see what my keto-eating hubby thinks, but the rest of us loved them 🙂 I love that this is a pretty basic recipe and I'm looking forward to experimenting with it for new flavors! I'm thinking a little cocoa powder and extra sweetener in the "dough" for chocolate danishes...or adding cocoa to the cream cheese filling! Different flavored extracts (coconut, almond, etc.) would be delicious too. Thanks for this easy and yummy recipe! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Caleigh

      October 09, 2021 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      They are so yum! I did add an icing I made from 1 tBS butter & few drops of stevia, & a little powdered monk fruit( made it myself by food processing the monk fruit till fine powder) plus 1/2 tsp vanilla and drizzled over the top and it made a Huge difference. I have a picture but not tech savvy so couldn’t figure out how to load it here. I didn’t bother with piping the cream cheese mixture( just don’t it on by spoonfuls.) They are beautiful and super delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!

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      • Lisa MarcAurele

        October 09, 2021 at 5:39 pm

        Unfortunately, images can't be attached to comments, but you can upload the image online and link to the photo. Thanks for sharing the tip on adding a glaze!

        Reply
        • Ari Gen

          December 06, 2021 at 8:52 am

          5 stars
          Literally one of my favorite keto recipes...I pipe on homemade berry jam after applying the cream cheese, so good!

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