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Cheese Danish, Almond Flour Pastry

Flaky almond flour pastry filled with a sweetened cream cheese center, baked until golden.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour (for dough)
  • 4 tbsp butter melted (for dough)
  • 1 large egg (for dough)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar substitute (for dough)
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (for filling)
  • 1 large egg yolk (for filling)
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar substitute (for filling)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg white beaten (for brushing)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Mix almond flour, melted butter, egg, and sugar substitute into a dough. Chill 20 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar substitute, and vanilla together for the filling.
  • Divide the chilled dough into 6 pieces and flatten each into a small round, about 4 inches across.
  • Spoon filling into the center of each round, then fold the edges up slightly to partially enclose, leaving the center exposed.
  • Brush the pastry edges with beaten egg white.
  • Bake 20–25 minutes, until golden.
  • Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 3g
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