Here’s a reliable, bakery-style recipe for Keto Cream Puffs—light choux shells made with low-carb ingredients and filled with smooth, sugar-free cream.
🥐 Keto Cream Puffs (Low-Carb Choux Pastry)
Nutrition (approx., per puff)
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Net carbs: 2–3 g
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Gluten-free | Sugar-free | Keto-friendly
Ingredients (makes 8–10 puffs)
Keto Choux Pastry
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, finely shredded
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2 tbsp cream cheese
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2 tbsp butter
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2 large eggs
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½ cup almond flour (fine, blanched)
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1 tbsp coconut flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
Keto Vanilla Cream Filling
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¾ cup heavy whipping cream
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2–3 tbsp powdered erythritol or monk-fruit sweetener
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the keto choux dough
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Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
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In a saucepan over low heat, melt mozzarella, cream cheese, and butter, stirring until smooth.
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Remove from heat. Quickly stir in almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Let mixture cool slightly, then beat in eggs one at a time until a thick, glossy dough forms.
2. Shape & bake
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Scoop or pipe dough into 8–10 small mounds on the baking sheet.
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Slightly wet fingers and smooth the tops.
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Bake 18–22 minutes, until puffed and golden.
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Turn oven off, crack the door open, and let puffs sit 10 minutes (prevents collapse).
3. Make the cream filling
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Whip cream with sweetener and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
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Transfer to piping bag.
4. Fill the puffs
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Slice puffs in half or poke a hole in the bottom.
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Pipe cream inside.
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Chill 20 minutes before serving for best texture.
🌟 Pro Tips for Perfect Keto Puffs
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Use low-moisture mozzarella (very important).
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Do not overbake—they should be light, not dry.
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Cooling in the oven helps them keep their shape.
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For crispier shells, bake an extra 3–5 minutes at 175°C / 350°F.
🔄 Flavor Variations
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Chocolate: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder to the dough or filling
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Lemon: Add lemon zest + a few drops of lemon extract to cream
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Coffee: Add ½ tsp instant espresso to the cream
If you’d like, I can also share:
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Keto éclair version
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Dairy-free keto cream puffs
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Nut-free / coconut-free adaptation