Cinnamon Cheese Danish-low Carb |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 large eggs, separated (reserve 1/2 egg yolk) |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/4-2 1/2 cup splenda sugar substitute |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
3 tablespoons ricotta cheese |
4 ounces cream cheese |
1/2 egg yolk (reserved from pastry) |
1 teaspoon splenda sugar substitute |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla (or almond or lemon extract) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Pastry: Separate eggs.
2. Save 1/2 yolk for the filling.
3. Then whip the whites with cream of tartar until very stiff.
4. In a separate bowl, mix yolks, cinnamon, ricotta cheese,& SomerSweet until smooth.
5. Fold yolk mixture into beaten egg whites until mixed well.
6. Portion into 6 mounds onto buttered or oiled cookie sheet.
7. After molding onto the cookie sheet, make an indentation (about an inch across) in the top of each roll to hold the filling.
8. Filling: Microwave the cream cheese until soft enough to stir into a smooth pastry consistency.
9. Add the remaining ingredients to the cream cheese and stir until smooth.
10. Spoon filling into the indentation of the pastry rolls.
11. Bake 30-40 minutes until golden.
12. Store covered in the refrigerator after they have cooled.
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