Keto Cherry Danish

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious Keto Cherry Danish pastries. Made with low-carb ingredients and packed with flavor, these danishes are the perfect treat for those following a keto or low-carb lifestyle. With a tender pastry, creamy filling, and a drizzle of sweet cherry glaze, these danishes are sure to become a favorite.

The pastry for these danishes is light and fluffy, thanks to the whipped egg whites and protein powder. The addition of sour cream adds moisture and tanginess to the dough, while the cherry extract infuses a delightful fruity flavor. The filling is a creamy combination of softened cream cheese, egg yolks, and sweeteners, complementing the pastry perfectly. The drizzle on top adds a touch of sweetness and extra cherry flavor.

Making these Keto Cherry Danish pastries is a labor of love but well worth the effort. Whipping the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently folding in the remaining ingredients ensures a light and airy pastry. The filling is a simple mixture of cream cheese, egg yolks, and sweeteners, which is spooned into the indents made in the pastry. Once baked to golden perfection, they are drizzled with a sweet cream cheese glaze.

These Keto Cherry Danish pastries are a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert. With their keto-friendly ingredients and delicious flavor, you can enjoy them while staying on track with your low-carb lifestyle.

INGREDIENTS:

PASTRY:

• 3 extra large eggs, separated (reserving ½ of the yolks for filling)
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ¼ cup Swerve (or 1 tsp. stevia glycerite)
• 1 teaspoon cherry extract
• 3 tablespoons sour cream (or coconut cream if dairy-free)
• ¼ cup Jay Robb Strawberry OR Vanilla Egg White Protein or Whey Protein

FILLING:

• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened (or coconut cream if dairy allergy)
• ½ of the egg yolks from above
• ¼ cup Swerve (or ½ tsp. stevia glycerite)
• 1 tsp. cherry extract (or other flavoring like lemon, strawberry, blueberry, almond, raspberry)

DRIZZLE:

• 1 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon Swerve confectioners (or a drop of stevia glycerite)
• ¼ teaspoon cherry extract (or other extract)

INSTRUCTIONS:

Pastry Directions:

1. Separate the egg white from the yolks, putting the egg white in a large bowl and the yolks in a relatively smaller bowl. Reserve half of the yolks for the filling.
2. Put half of the yolks in a separate dish and set them aside.
3. Use an electric beater to whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until very stiff. Then add the protein powder and continue beating until well combined.
4. In the bowl with the reserved egg yolks, add sour cream and natural sweetener. Beat well until smooth.
5. Using a large spatula, gently fold the yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites, ensuring they are well blended.
6. Grease a cookie sheet and divide the dough into 6 equal mounds, creating 6 Danish pastries.
7. Make an indent in each mound and fill it with the prepared filling.

Filling Directions:

1. Soften the cream cheese and add the remaining half of the reserved egg yolks, sweeteners, and cherry extract or preferred flavoring.
2. Fill each pastry mound with the cream cheese filling.
3. Bake the pastries at 300°F (150°C) for about 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. Remove the pastries from the oven and allow them to cool.

Drizzle Directions:

1. Warm the cream cheese and stir in the Swerve confectioners and cherry extract or preferred extract.
2. Place the mixture in a piping bag or let it cool and use a small ziplock bag with a tiny hole cut into one corner.
3. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled Danish pastries.

These Keto Cherry Danish pastries are best enjoyed fresh. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for a few days.