Keto Ensaymada

Indulge in a guilt-free take on a Filipino classic with this Keto Ensaymada recipe! Made with a low-carb blend of almond and coconut flours, these fluffy, sweet, and buttery treats are perfect for those following keto or gluten-free lifestyles. Enhanced with sugar-free sweetener and topped with a creamy layer of cream cheese and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, these keto ensaymadas deliver all the richness of the traditional pastry without the carbs. Ready in under an hour, this recipe combines simplicity and flavor for the ultimate snack or dessert. Serve warm for a delectable melt-in-your-mouth experience that will impress your taste buds and fit seamlessly into your keto diet plan.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond flour
• 0.25 cup Coconut flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 0.5 cup Sugar-free sweetener
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Almond milk
• 4 tablespoons Cream cheese
• 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, sugar-free sweetener, and salt.

Step 3

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and set aside.

Step 4

In another bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the melted butter and almond milk until fully combined.

Step 5

Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until a thick batter forms.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

While the ensaymada are baking, prepare the topping by beating the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Allow the ensaymada to cool slightly before spreading a thin layer of cream cheese on top.

Step 10

Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese generously over each ensaymada.

Step 11

Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(854.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2565.0

Total Fat 220.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 842.6mg	0%
Sodium 2732.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 83.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 98.6g	0%

Vitamin D 186.0IU	0%
Calcium 1568.4mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 610.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.2%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 12.2%