Description
Delight in these Keto Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bites, a quick and easy low-carb snack featuring soft tortillas filled with a sweet cinnamon cream cheese mixture, rolled, frozen, sliced, and pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a keto-friendly treat or a flavorful dessert with a crispy cinnamon sugar coating.
Ingredients
Filling and Coating
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute
- 2 tsp Cinnamon (divided)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Swerve Granulated Sugar Substitute
Assembly
- 2 Soft Taco Sized Zero Carb Tortillas
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, powdered Swerve, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Spread the Filling: Evenly spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of each zero carb tortilla, covering them fully to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Roll the Tortillas: Carefully and tightly roll each tortilla around the cream cheese filling, making sure the filling stays inside and the roll is firm.
- Freeze the Rolls: Place the rolled tortillas in the freezer for 1 hour to firm up, which will make slicing easier and help maintain their shape when cooked.
- Slice into Spirals: After freezing, remove the rolls and slice them into 1/2-inch thick spirals to create bite-sized pieces.
- Heat Butter: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter, preparing it for frying the cinnamon cream cheese bites.
- Sauté the Bites: Add the sliced cinnamon cream cheese bites to the skillet and cook until they are browned and crispy on the outside, turning carefully to brown evenly without breaking.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Mix the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon with the 2 tablespoons granulated Swerve. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the crispy bites just before serving for an extra burst of sweetness and texture.
Notes
- Make sure to use soft tortillas for easy rolling and better texture.
- Freezing the rolled tortillas is crucial to ensure clean slices and prevent the filling from spilling out during cooking.
- You can substitute Swerve with another keto-friendly sweetener if desired, but adjust sweetness accordingly.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
- These bites are best eaten shortly after cooking to enjoy their crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
