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Polish Makowiec-Style Poppy Seed Roll, Sugar-Free

Poland's iconic Christmas poppy seed roll, rebuilt with an almond flour dough.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour plus 3 eggs and 1/4 cup melted butter for the dough
  • 1 1/2 cups poppy seeds coarsely ground
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar-free sweetener
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Mix almond flour, eggs, and melted butter into a cohesive dough. Roll between parchment sheets into a large rectangle.
  • Combine ground poppy seeds, cream, sweetener, butter, vanilla, almond extract, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat 8–10 minutes, stirring often, until thickened into a paste. Cool slightly.
  • Spread the poppy seed filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
  • Using the parchment to help, roll the dough tightly into a log, starting from one long edge.
  • Transfer to a lined baking sheet, seam-side down.
  • Bake 30–35 minutes until golden.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 270kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 4g
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