Apples have way too many carbs for those of us who follow a low carb way of eating. Still, you don’t have to miss out on the classic taste of fall. This recipe uses jicama instead of apples to make a delicious low carb treat or breakfast. This, my friends, is a game changer! While I’ve tried to capture enough photos to explain this recipe, you might get a better understanding of what I did by watching the cooking video Cooking Keto With Kristie.
If you can’t find jicama, feel free to use zucchini. Jicama has 11 total carbs per cup and about 5 net carbs. Zuchinni has 3.5 total carbs and 2.3 net carbs per cup. Jicama has a better apple texture and you will divide this into 12 servings so just use whatever fits your lifestyle or macros best. You can’t go wrong with either!
There are quite a few steps to this recipe, but don’t let that scare you off. It’s so absolutely worth it! We will make the apples first, then the cream cheese filling, next the icing, and last the dough. Also, I made this in three different ways. I made a large single Danish to slice into pieces. Then I used a muffin top or Whoopie pan to make individual Danish. Last, I mixed the dough, cream cheese filling, and “apples” together to make a bread pudding type dessert. Each was simply dreamy! Let’s get started. Fall will be over way too soon!
Jicama “apples”! Who knew?
First, the faux apples. You need to chop 1 to 2 cups of jicama or zucchini for the “apples”. In the video, I use jicama. I also double the recipe so you will need 1 cup for one batch and 2 cups for 2 batches.
To make one batch of the faux apples you will need:
1 cup chopped jicama (or zucchini), raw
1/2 tsp apple pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup equivalent sweetener
2 tablespoons butter
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan on the stovetop until warm and well mixed or use a microwave safe bowl to warm and mix. Set aside. These can made ahead of time.
Since you are making four different recipes within this one recipe, my video might be helpful.
For one batch of the cream cheese mixture:
6 ounces of cream cheese
1 tsp lemon juice
1 /2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup sugar equivalent
1 egg yolk
For the icing:
3 tablespoons of powdered sweetener
2 ounces cream cheese
2 ounces heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix well and set aside in refrigerator.
For one batch of the pastry dough (using oat fiber):
5 TBSP almond flour
2 TBSP coconut flour
3 TBSP oat fiber
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (try to use lower fat cheese). Melt in a microwave safe dish
4 TBSP sugar equivalent
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 TBSP butter
1 egg
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
Mix all ingredients except mozzarella cheese. Melt the cheese in a microwave and then add it to the rest of the mixture. Mix well until dough forms.
To make the dough without oat fiber, use the following:
6 TBSP almond flour
3 TBSP coconut flour
4 TBSP sugar equivalent
1/2 tsp baking powder
3 TBSP butter
1 1/2 cup mozzarella
1 egg
1 tsp apple pie spice
1 tsp cinnamon
Mix all ingredients and then add melted mozzarella. Mix well to form dough.
Now….let’s put these Danish together. You can use
Press some of the dough into a greased muffin top pan. Fill with the cream cheese filling and top with “apples”. Ice after baking.
parchment paper and a jellyroll pan or use a Whoopie or muffin top pan. Follow the instructions as I did in the video.
Made as Danish in the muffin top pan
If you’re using the muffin top pan, bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes It will be brown and set. After the Danishes cool for a few minutes, remove them to a wire rack. Drizzle with icing after they have cooled. It resembles a bread pudding when made this way.
You can also mix it all together (the dough, cream cheese mix, and apples) and bake at 400 degrees for about 12-15 minutes. It makes a wonderful “bread pudding” dish. Add the icing after it cools.
Mixed all together as “bread” pudding.
If you’re making a larger Danish in the jelly roll pan, bake the crust for 5-7 minutes at 375. Then add the cream cheese and “apples” fold each side over on the other. Return to the oven for another 12-15 minutes. Let cool. Drizzle with icing and enjoy!!!
Cover the partially baked crust with cream cheese filling and top with “apples”.
Fold each side over on the other.
Made as one larger Danish
Store any leftovers (hahahahahahaha!!!!) in the refrigerator. 🙂
I find myself mental giggling and rubbing my hands together when I see a mail from you. I know you have some goodies to share. So NOT disappointed once again!
Hahaha!!! You made me giggle! That’s just awesome. My husband said this is his absolute favorite recipe that I’ve made so far. He’s not an apple fan, but I know he really liked this. I hope that you enjoy it as well!
I love the idea, if there is one thing I miss is apple pie I think this would make a great substitute for an apple fall cake! Yum will make in the future for sure
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Which measurements do we use,the ones that are listed below the video,or the ones in the video.As they are different for some of the ingredients?
These all look so yummy! Can’t wait to try!
Please let me know how it turns out!
I find myself mental giggling and rubbing my hands together when I see a mail from you. I know you have some goodies to share. So NOT disappointed once again!
Hahaha!!! You made me giggle! That’s just awesome. My husband said this is his absolute favorite recipe that I’ve made so far. He’s not an apple fan, but I know he really liked this. I hope that you enjoy it as well!
I feel the same way. I’m giddy with excitement when I see a new email. I can’t wait to try this one.
I can’t wait to hear what y’all think! It really is one of my favorites because it’s so satisfying and so low carb!!
This looks so amazingly good! I can’t wait to try it. Kristie I did not know you had a blog. I poked around and I love it!
oh Thank you! I love your blog too! Your photos and recipes are simply top notch! I’m just dowdy compared to you. 🙂
I can’t seem to find the video for this. Is there a link I’m missing?
Cyndi, it’s the hyperlink called Cooking Keto with Kristie. Did you find it? I’ll try to add the link here too. https://youtu.be/xG_We57ZHD4
Wow “apple Danish” on a low carb plan! Yep this sounds like a winner. 🙂
It’s hard to believe it tastes so much like apples! The crunch of the jicama is just fantastic. Try it and let me know what you think!
I love the idea, if there is one thing I miss is apple pie I think this would make a great substitute for an apple fall cake! Yum will make in the future for sure
Which measurements do we use,the ones that are listed below the video,or the ones in the video.As they are different for some of the ingredients?
These were SUCH a hit tonight. I used Jicama and did the danishes in the muffin top pan. So good, thanks!!