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A closeup shot of a sugar-free Danish pastry with drizzled glaze and topped with a fresh strawberry slice.

Danish Pastries With Cream Cheese (Sugar-Free Recipe)

Foodywise Editorial Team
Indulge in these delicious sugar-free Danish pastries with cream cheese filling – a perfect keto-friendly breakfast treat that doesn't compromise on flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe uses a sugar-free sweetener instead of sugar for a guilt-free morning pastry experience!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (125 g) oatmeal flour
  • 2 teaspoon (6 g) instant dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 5.5 oz (155 g) unsalted butter
  • 6 oz (170 mL) lukewarm whole milk
  • 1.5 eggs (1 whole egg + 1 egg yolk)
  • 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 4 tablespoon powdered monk-fruit sweetener blend
  • 5 tablespoon cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water (1-2 tbsp, adjust to the desired consistency)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, oatmeal flour, instant dry yeast, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the soft, room-temperature unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using your hands, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lukewarm whole milk and 1 whole egg. Pour this liquid mixture into the flour mixture.
  • Using your hands or a spatula, combine all ingredients until a dough starts to form. Once it begins to come together, transfer it to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
  • Mix on low-medium speed for 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. The dough will remain slightly sticky but should pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for approx. 2-3 hours. The dough might not double in size but will increase and become more airy and fluffy.
  • While the dough is rising, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a medium bowl, mix room temperature cream cheese with one egg yolk and two tablespoons of powdered monk fruit sweetener blend until smooth. Set aside.
  • Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough using a rolling pin into a rectangle approximately ¼ inch thick. Cut the dough into equal squares, approximately 4x4 inches each.
  • Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pressing them lightly in the middle to secure them in place.
  • Transfer the shaped Danish pastries to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one for expansion.
  • Using the back of a spoon, press a dent into the center of each pastry. Fill each indentation with approx. ½ tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.
  • While the pastries are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing two tablespoons of powdered monk fruit sweetener with just enough water to create a slightly runny, pourable consistency.
  • Once the Danish pastries are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before topping each one with a slice of fresh strawberry and drizzling them with the prepared glaze.

Notes

  • Make sure your milk is lukewarm, not hot, to activate the yeast without killing it.
  • Sugar-free dough takes longer to rise as yeast doesn't have sugar to feed on. Be patient and look for the dough to become airy and slightly puffed rather than doubled in size.
  • When adding the cream cheese filling, resist the temptation to overfill, as it can cause the filling to overflow during baking.
  • Try to cut your dough squares as evenly as possible so all your Danish pastries bake at the same rate.
  • For an even more golden finish, brush the pastry edges with beaten egg before baking.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for 2-3 days.
  • Add some sugar-free berry jam under the cream cheese for extra sweetness and moisture.
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