A Cheese Danish....Grandpa's Favorite

Did anyone else’s Grandparents always have the best snacks? I remember my Grandparents always having lots of sweets…They had a candy dish full of Nips candy, and a pantry full of cookies, and chocolate lollipops. My sister and I always knew where to get our treats from. My Grandpa loved candy and pastries, but mostly the cheese Danish. When I realized that I could make his favorite, low carb and sugar-free… to say I was excited is an understatement.

While whipping up these yummies, I could feel my grandpa watching me, almost like guiding me through the process, because my fat head dough has NEVER turned out this good!

These danishes are not only a family favorite, but they are now on my go to list!

And, to all of you Danish haters, you must give these a try! I’m telling you, they are the perfect combination of light, and sweet.

The base of this pastry is made from the same fathead dough I used in my bagels!

Low Carb Cheese Danish

Ingredients:

Dough

2 1/3 cup Mozzarella Cheese

1 1/2 cup Almond Flour ( I use Bob’s Redmill)

1 egg

1/2 tsp Baking Powder

2 TBSP Swerve (Powdered)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Filling

4 oz cream cheese (softened)

1 egg

3 TBSP Swerve (Powdered)

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

Dough

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix Almond flour, baking powder, swerve and cinnamon together.
Pour your cheese into a microwave safe dish, and heat for 30 seconds.
Stir your cheese and microwave in 15 second intervals until cheese is completely melted.
Mix egg into melted cheese.
Melted cheese mixed with egg
Once incorporated, add dry ingredients and mix. (You can also knead with your hands)
Roll into 12 balls, and push down on parchment paper.
Ready for the filling!