Keto Guava Pastry

Indulge in the perfect balance of tropical flavor and keto-friendly indulgence with this delightful Keto Guava Pastry recipe. Featuring a low-carb pastry dough made from almond and coconut flours, bound together with cream cheese and a touch of xanthan gum for the perfect flaky texture, this treat is both buttery and satisfying. The star of the show is the sugar-free guava paste, offering a sweet, fruity burst nestled inside each golden square. Easy-to-follow techniques like folding and brushing with heavy cream give these pastries a professional finish without the fuss. Ready in under an hour, these pastries are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a guilt-free dessert. Low-carb, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, this recipe reimagines a classic tropical treat for keto enthusiasts!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Almond flour
• 0.25 cup Coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 ounces Cream cheese
• 1 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Guava paste (sugar-free)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Powdered erythritol
• 1 tablespoon Heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2

Cut the unsalted butter and cream cheese into small cubes and add to the flour mixture.

Step 3

Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Beat the egg in a separate bowl and add it to the flour mixture along with the vanilla extract and powdered erythritol.

Step 5

Stir until the dough comes together and is smooth.

Step 6

Divide the dough into two portions, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll each portion out between two pieces of parchment paper until about 1/8-inch thick.

Step 9

Cut the dough into 4-inch squares.

Step 10

Place a small spoonful of guava paste in the center of each square.

Step 11

Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pressing them lightly to seal.

Step 12

Place the pastries on the baking sheet and brush the tops with heavy cream to encourage browning.

Step 13

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown.

Step 14

Allow to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(619.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2255.6

Total Fat 188.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 410.9mg	0%
Sodium 1239.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.7g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 60.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 564.9mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 754.3mg	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: 64.8%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 26.0%