Crispy Keto Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups

These roll ups use six ingredients: cream cheese, erythritol, cinnamon, an egg, almond flour and vanilla. A cinnamon cream cheese filling is spread over a thin almond flour and egg base, then rolled up and sliced. The outside crisps in the oven while the inside stays creamy.

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They take 25 minutes in all, 10 for prep and 15 for cooking, and the recipe makes 4 servings of 1 roll each. A roll has 150 calories and 3 grams of carbohydrates.

What Goes into the Rolls

The amounts are on the recipe card at the bottom.

• Cream cheese (4 ounces): the filling. Soft cream cheese spreads easily.
• Erythritol (2 tablespoons): the sweetener, so the rolls have 1 gram of sugar.
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon): mixed into the filling for flavor and aroma.
• Egg (1 large): binds the base and keeps the roll firm but tender.
• Almond flour (¼ cup): the low-carb base. It adds a nutty flavor.
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): a little sweetness that balances the cinnamon.

Making the Rolls

Mix the cream cheese, erythritol and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth. In a second bowl, beat the egg, then add the almond flour and vanilla and mix well. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the almond flour mixture, roll it up and slice it. If you like, dust the slices with a little more cinnamon or erythritol before serving.

Getting the Texture Right

Let the cream cheese come to room temperature first. It blends more easily with the erythritol and cinnamon and spreads smoothly over the base.

Watch the rolls while they bake. Overbaking makes them tough, so take them out when they are golden brown. A toothpick that comes out clean also shows they are done.

Ways to Change Them

• Nuts: add chopped walnuts or pecans to the filling for crunch.
• Chocolate: stir some sugar-free cocoa powder into the cream cheese mixture.
• Fruit: add a few drops of natural fruit extract, such as raspberry or strawberry. Watch the carb count so they stay keto-friendly.
• Savory: add herbs such as chives or dill to the cream cheese mixture for a snack or appetizer.

Serving and Storing

The rolls are best fresh from the oven, warm and crisp. Fresh berries or sugar-free whipped cream go well on the side, and the tart berries balance the sweetness. A cup of low-carb coffee or tea works too.

Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat them in the oven for a few minutes to bring back the crisp texture. A double batch is an easy way to have snacks ready for those three days.

Time and Nutrition

Prep takes about 10 minutes, covering the ingredients and the filling, and cooking takes about 15 minutes, for 25 minutes in total.

Each roll has 150 calories, 12 grams of fat (6 grams saturated), 3 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, 5 grams of protein and 200 milligrams of sodium.

FAQ

Can I make the roll ups ahead of time?

Yes, but they are best fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and warm them briefly in the oven before serving.

Are they keto-friendly?

Yes. Each roll has 3 grams of carbohydrates, made with almond flour and erythritol.

What can replace the erythritol?

Stevia or monk fruit. Adjust the amount to the sweetness of the one you choose.

How should leftovers be stored?

In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the oven to crisp them again.

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