Description
These low carb croissants are buttery, flaky, and golden outside with a soft, layered interior — made with almond flour, mozzarella, and no gluten. Perfect for keto breakfast or brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (175 g) fine almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)
- Optional: pinch of coarse salt or everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt mozzarella and cream cheese in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until combined. Add eggs and melted butter, mixing until you get a smooth dough. If too sticky, dust with more almond flour.
- Form dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for 20–30 minutes.
- Roll dough between parchment sheets into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle.
- Trim edges and cut into 8–10 long triangles. Roll from wide base to tip, shaping like croissants. Place on parchment-lined sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush croissants with egg wash and let rest 10 minutes.
- Bake for 16–20 minutes until golden and crisp on edges. Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Customize with cheese, ham, or cinnamon sweetener. Chill dough for easier handling. Store in fridge 4–5 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in oven or air fryer until warm and crisp.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: keto croissants, low carb croissants, almond flour croissants, fathead dough croissants
