What makes these Mini Cream Puffs a part of our dessert every night series? Well, we only use stevia as the sweetener, and they are super light in texture and in your belly. You won’t feel that double fudge sundae guilt after these nor will you feel weighed down. The puff almost melts in your mouth while the filling is sweet, creamy and rich just like it should be. This is definitely a dessert to make every night or at least once in a while for your entire family to enjoy!
Easy Cream Puff Filling Recipe
For our cream puffs we used coconut milk for a rich coconut cream filling because, why not? Coconut milk is a perfect dairy free option, but also perfectly counters the light, slightly sweet puff! We also added in coconut flakes for a little crunch. The best part about a filling whether you are piping the puffs or topping them is you can add in whatever additions you want, such as nuts, or chocolate chips. You can also make it out of heavy whipping cream if you don’t have any coconut milk on hand!
One Of Our Low Carb, Healthy Dessert Ideas!
We are always coming up with crazy, decadent dessert ideas, but honestly, some of our best ones are the healthy ones, like these mini cream puffs. It’s simple in terms of ingredients, really easy to make and guilt-free enough to eat multiple times a week. We prefer to make these kinds of desserts for you guys because we can 100% stand behind you guys indulging in them as mush as we do. We love recipes like our Low Carb Coconut Cream Pie, but it’s more like a masterpiece and not something we would eat every night or want to take the time to make after a long work day.
Keto Mini Cream Puffs
If you’re not a fan of mini things (shame on you) then go ahead and make these bad boys as big as you want. If I were to remake these using our cupcake mold I would definitely pipe them with the filling so I get a surprise every time I bite into it! I might also make a chocolate filling for something a little more indulgent. Go ahead and make these mini cream puffs with your entire family and let them decide what goes into the filling!This is the Silicon Mold we used to make the puffs for this dessert! It is also great for making fat bombs.Note: We did not use all the filling in the recipe video, but the nutrition below includes using all of the filling!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Low Carb Mini Cream Puffs”
Low Carb Mini Cream Puffs
Ingredients:
Puffs
- 3 tbsp cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 20 drops Liquid Stevia
- 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar
Filling
- 1 can (13.66oz) coconut milk, refrigerated
- 30 drops Liquid Stevia
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Make the puffs: In a large mixing bowl add the cream cheese and the egg yolks - separate the whites out and add to another medium mixing bowl.
- Add cream of tartar to the whites and beat the egg whites to stiff peaks - set aside.
- Add 20 drops liquid stevia and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the cream cheese and yolk bowl, and beat using a hand mixer until combined.
- Fold the whites into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until fully combined.
- Distribute the puff mixture into a 24 cup silicone mold (linked in the blog post above). You can also use a larger mold such as a cupcake mold, but you will have larger cream puffs.
- Bake for 25 minutes. If using a larger mold bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool for 20 minutes.
- Make the filling: remove all the hardened coconut milk from the can and transfer to a large bowl. Whip it up until smooth in consistency.
- Add in 30 drops liquid stevia and the coconut flakes and combine.
- Fill a ziploc bag with the cream, cut the tip and pipe it onto half of the puffs. Top all the creamed puffs with the other halves. Enjoy!
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
Hi guys…LOVE your videos and your recipes! Thanks for the information and the inspiration.
If I understood correctly, this recipe makes 12 stacks (each having 2 puffs and some filling), yet the recipe states a serving is 4 cream puffs. Is that 2 stacks (for a total of 4 puffs with filling)??
Each cream puff is two puffs with some filling. The recipe makes 4 servings, each serving is a cream puff.
Today is our first day on Keto. I tried these but are they supposed to be really spongy and eggy in consistency and taste? Also i couldn’t get the coconut milk to have a thick enough consistency to to go in between. It was super thin and runny. Any ideas what I’m doing wrong?
Did you used canned coconut cream or from a carton?
Hello! Amazing recipe, I was wondering, if it’s possible to replace the liquid stevia for erythritol, can it be in the powder form or must it be liquid as well?
Many thanks!
Yes that should work!
Hi, It just look delicious. I tried to do it but I have problem with the coconut milk, I put in the refrigerator for 2 days and the milk never was hardened, always stay liquid. What do you think could be happen?
It may be the brand you used!
I was wondering which is correct in the video you use 3 eggs but the recipe you say 2? I made the recipe with 2 and they turned out yummy but weren’t so puffy. I personally liked them with hwc whipped up better then the coconut cream. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Jus wanna say how much we LOVE ur site. Tell all our Keto friends we do! Thanks!
Do you know what would be the substitution of maple syrup for the stevia?
Thanks
It would be to your own taste buds and how sweet you want it. We don’t use maple syrup since its high in sugar.
Thank you for these! Love popping a few of these (I keep them in the freezer) like little ice cream sandwich’s without the guilt.
Just a note: you’re missing a r “take the time to make after a long wok day.”
Thank you! Fixed it. 🙂
Speaking of cream puffs, these were what my mother made for birthdays instead of cake. They were served with ice cream and Sanders Hot fudge. (Matt’s parents may remember this delicious Michigan classic.)
Love your recipes and videos. Patiently waiting for y’all to come up with a keto milk chocolate. I saw one on the interwebs, but it used nonfat dairy creamer. Yuck.
What’s the best way to store these? I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for all the great recipes, you guys are awesome!
In your fridge or freezer!
When substituting Stevia for Monk Fruit are the ratios equal or is it best to do it to taste?
Should be the same, but do it to your own taste! Everyone likes different levels of sweet 🙂
Hi there, how many cream puffs does this recipe make? 4? 🙂
Yes!
My goodness! I am making these ASAP! They look fantastic!
Can you leave out cream of tartar if you dont have any?
Sure thing! Shouldn’t be a problem.
You two are amazing!! All my love from Spain.
These look amazing and I want to make them for the family, except… I just cannot stand stevia. What other liquid sweetener would make a good substitute? Thanks!
Monk fruit!
I love Swerve! I’m not a fan of Stevia either!
I just HAD to answer you & tell you this Bc I too DESPISED stevia w a passion! But I started a keto eating plan & just kept reading ppl say over & over how ALL stevia isn’t created equally & I personally found my happy place w it using Splenda Naturals brand stevia & It is TRULY the best I’ve ever tried! I was a REAL SUGAR in my coffee girl thru & thru, so that was SO HARD for me to give up, but I promise you it doesbt have that bitter ‘bite you back’ taste like all the others! If that doesn’t however try Splenda monkfruit sweetner OR erythritol !! Hope that helps!
I made keto lemon curd last night….it will be a perfect filling.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
You two are great!
Those look wonderful. I love cream puffs. Can you make a savory one like a cheese puffs with gryere cheese and thyme and sprinkle with Fleur de sel. I made those when I used flour but now I don’t. That is what I miss the mist. Love ya
Woah those sounds amazing – we may just have to give those a try! Thanks for the inspiration.