Description
Golden, buttery, and crisp on the outside with a soft, creamy center — these Crispy Keto Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are everything you love about a classic cinnamon roll, reimagined for a low-carb lifestyle. Ready in under 30 minutes, they make the perfect sweet breakfast, coffee companion, or guilt-free dessert that tastes indulgent but stays keto-clean.
Ingredients
4 oz cream cheese, softened (creates the creamy dough base)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for that perfect “fathead” texture)
1 cup superfine almond flour (low-carb and gluten-free)
1 large egg (helps bind everything together)
3 tbsp granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener (adds sweetness without sugar)
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon (for that classic cozy flavor)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional but adds a beautiful aroma)
2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing before baking)
Pinch of salt (enhances overall flavor)
Optional toppings: powdered sweetener dusting, sugar-free glaze, or chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt Cheeses: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the mozzarella and cream cheese together in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and stretchy.
Mix Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, sweetener, and salt. Add to the cheese mixture, then stir in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Roll It Out: Place dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll into a ¼-inch thick rectangle.
Add Cinnamon Filling: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and additional sweetener.
Roll & Slice: Carefully roll into a log and slice into 1-inch pieces. Place on baking sheet, spacing slightly apart.
Bake: Brush tops with remaining butter and bake 12–15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
Cool & Enjoy: Cool on a rack for 5 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Extra Crispy Tip: For even more crunch, bake an extra 2 minutes or finish under the broiler for 30 seconds.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat in the oven at 325°F for 5 minutes to restore crispness.
Flavor Twist: Add nutmeg or a splash of sugar-free maple extract for a warm fall version.
Freezer-Friendly: Freeze baked roll-ups for up to 2 months; reheat in the oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Roll-Up
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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