Every good brunch deserves a little something sweet—and this keto strawberry cream cheese danish hits the mark without blowing your macros. It’s soft, rich, slightly tangy from the cream cheese, and just sweet enough thanks to fresh strawberries and a touch of keto-friendly sweetener.
This recipe was born out of a craving for those flaky, indulgent pastries you see in bakery cases—the kind with shiny glaze, swirls of cream cheese, and juicy fruit tucked in the center. We set out to make something that felt like a treat but stayed true to our keto lifestyle. The answer? Fathead dough.
Fathead dough gives you that soft, buttery pastry-like texture with just a handful of keto ingredients. Paired with a simple cream cheese filling and sliced strawberries, it bakes up golden, gorgeous, and perfect for pairing with your favorite coffee or tea.
It’s the kind of brunch recipe that makes people say, “Wait—this is keto?” And trust us, no one misses the flour or sugar.
Keto Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish (Fathead Dough Base)
This keto cream cheese danish uses a fathead dough base and layers of rich cream cheese and fresh strawberries for a low-carb brunch pastry that feels like a treat.
Ingredients
For the Fathead Dough:
For the Filling:
Optional Glaze:
Instructions
Make the Dough:
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Preheat oven: Set to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Melt cheeses: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt mozzarella and cream cheese together in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
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Add flour & egg: Stir in almond flour, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms. If sticky, knead with lightly oiled hands.
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Shape: Roll dough into a rectangle or divide into 6 small ovals for individual danishes. Slightly flatten the centers to make space for the filling.
Make the Filling:
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Cream mixture: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
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Assemble: Spoon cream cheese mixture into the center of each danish. Top with strawberry slices.
Bake:
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Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Cool: Let cool for 10 minutes before adding glaze (if using).
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Optional Glaze:
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Drizzle: Mix powdered sweetener with almond milk and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled danishes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 ServingCalories:280kcalTotal Fat:23gSaturated Fat: 9gTotal Carbohydrate:6gDietary Fiber: 2gSugars: 2gProtein:11g
Note
Substitutions & Variations
- Different berries: Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries (just watch net carbs).
- No glaze: Totally optional—skip it or replace with a dusting of powdered sweetener.
- Dairy-free version: Use dairy-free mozzarella and cream cheese alternatives.
- Nut-free? Try sunflower seed flour instead of almond flour.
