Low Carb French Cruller
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Carb French Cruller recipe—an irresistible take on the classic pastry, crafted with almond flour and a sugar substitute for a keto-friendly twist. These airy, golden treats are baked instead of fried, offering a healthier alternative without compromising the delicate texture and rich buttery flavor you love. With a touch of cream cheese and vanilla extract, the dough achieves unparalleled moistness and depth, while the star-tipped piping adds a bakery-perfect finish. Ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe delivers a stunning batch of 12 crullers, ideal for brunch or as a sweet snack. Perfect for those following a low-carb or gluten-free lifestyle, this easy-to-follow cruller recipe will satisfy your cravings without the carb overload!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 ml water
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 10 g granulated sugar substitute
- 90 g almond flour
- 3 whole large eggs
- 30 g cream cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- for greasing olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, add water, unsalted butter, salt, and sugar substitute. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low once the butter has melted completely.
Add the almond flour to the saucepan and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
Add the cream cheese and vanilla extract to the almond flour mixture and stir until well combined.
Gradually add the beaten eggs to the mixture, stirring constantly until smooth and fully incorporated. The dough should be shiny and pipeable.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
Pipe dough rings onto the prepared baking tray, leaving some space between them.
Lightly spray the crullers with olive oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crullers are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.0 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.8 g | 219% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 721 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 1497 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.6 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 327 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
