Low Carb Kataifi

Delight your taste buds with this indulgent yet guilt-free Low Carb Kataifi, a keto-friendly twist on the iconic Greek dessert. Featuring a luscious almond flour and mozzarella-based dough that’s shredded into fine strands to mimic traditional kataifi pastry, this recipe is layered with a rich filling of coarsely ground almonds and walnuts, delicately spiced with cinnamon. Drizzled with buttery goodness and a fragrant sugar-free syrup infused with vanilla and lemon zest, each bite is a delightful blend of nutty, citrusy, and buttery flavors. Ready in under an hour, this low-carb version of kataifi is perfect for holiday gatherings or as a luxurious everyday treat that stays kind to your keto lifestyle. Serve it chilled to allow the syrup to fully infuse for an unforgettable dessert experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 200 g Almond flour
• 170 g Mozzarella cheese
• 30 g Cream cheese
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 100 g Almonds
• 100 g Walnuts
• 70 g Butter
• 100 g Granular erythritol
• 120 ml Water
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp Lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave on high for about 1-2 minutes until fully melted, then stir to combine.

Step 3

Add the almond flour and baking powder to the cheese mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Knead gently until smooth.

Step 4

Divide the dough into thin strands to mimic the texture of traditional kataifi pastry. Spread these strands evenly across the prepared baking tray.

Step 5

In a food processor, pulse the almonds and walnuts until coarsely ground. Add half of the erythritol and the cinnamon, then pulse again to mix.

Step 6

Sprinkle the nut mixture evenly over the dough strands.

Step 7

Melt the butter and drizzle it evenly over the nut-covered dough strands, ensuring complete coverage.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 9

While baking, prepare the syrup by combining the remaining erythritol, water, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until erythritol dissolves completely. Simmer for another 5 minutes then remove from heat.

Step 10

Once the kataifi is baked, pour the prepared syrup evenly over the hot pastry.

Step 11

Allow the dessert to cool completely, which will let it absorb the syrup fully.

Step 12

Carefully slice and serve. Enjoy this low-carb version of kataifi as a delightful treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(902.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3549.3

Total Fat 317.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 50.7g
Cholesterol 305.3mg	0%
Sodium 2104.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 120.9g	0%

Vitamin D 38.4IU	0%
Calcium 2038.9mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 711.7mg	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: 69.7%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 18.5%