Description
These Keto Cinnamon Cream Cheese Bites are a delicious low-carb treat featuring soft tortillas filled with a creamy cinnamon-spiced cheese mixture. Lightly pan-fried until golden and crispy, they’re perfectly sweetened with sugar substitute for a guilt-free indulgence ideal for keto and low-carb diets.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup Swerve confectioner’s sugar substitute
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Base
- 2 soft taco-sized zero carb tortillas
Topping & Cooking
- 2 tablespoons Swerve granulated sugar substitute
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, vanilla extract, Swerve confectioner’s sugar substitute, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Spread the filling on tortillas: Evenly spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the surface of each zero carb tortilla, ensuring a smooth layer.
- Roll the tortillas: Carefully and tightly roll each tortilla closed around the cream cheese filling to form a log.
- Freeze the rolls: Place the rolled tortillas in the freezer for 1 hour to firm up, making them easier to slice and cook.
- Slice into spirals: Remove from the freezer and slice the tortillas into bite-sized spirals, each revealing the cinnamon cream cheese swirl.
- Heat the butter: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat preparing for sautéing.
- Sauté the bites: Cook the cinnamon cream cheese bites in the melted butter until they are browned and crispy on the outside, turning them gently to cook evenly.
- Finish with cinnamon sugar: Mix the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon with 2 tablespoons of granulated Swerve sugar substitute and sprinkle this cinnamon sugar over the warm cream cheese bites before serving.
Notes
- To soften cream cheese faster, leave it at room temperature for about 30 minutes prior to preparation.
- Ensure the tortillas are tightly rolled to prevent filling leakage during cooking.
- Keep an eye while frying as the cream cheese can melt quickly; medium heat is best to get a crisp outside without burning.
- These bites are best served warm right after cooking for optimal texture and flavor.
- Zero carb tortillas can often be found at specialty grocery stores or online for keto-friendly recipes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: keto snack, low carb dessert, cinnamon cream cheese bites, keto recipe, sugar-free dessert
