Low Carb Blintz Soufflé
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This Low Carb Blintz Soufflé is unbelievably rich and delicious! It’s been making an appearance at our holiday breakfasts table for years, but in a gluten and sugar version. I think this low carb version is just as good, if not better.
I’ve re-worked the original Blintz Soufflé recipe which had regular flour and sugar, for a low-carb and sugar free version. Since we’ve been avoiding gluten and I’m always trying to reduce the sugar in our diets, I have made this version completely grain, gluten and sugar free. The results were even better than I’d hoped. I’ve been experimenting with my baking by using various sugars like coconut sugar, which is still a “sugar”, monk fruit sweetener and Swerve. For this recipe, everyone thought the Blintz Soufflé with the Swerve was the best tasting. So good in fact, that no one could tell that I hadn’t used real sugar. I also substituted the orange juice for lemon juice making it even more “keto friendly”. (I am an Amazon affiliate and earn a small amount on some purchases.)
Why not real sugar?
While you can totally make this recipe with sugar and flour, I found that since there is almost no difference in taste, why not make a healthier version? This makes it perfect keto and diabetic friendly dish.
Breakfast or Dessert?
You make the call. I usually serve this as a sweet brunch item similar to a French toast casserole or sweet rolls. But it’s pretty enough and tasty enough to serve for a Keto and diabetic friendly dessert! Keep in mind, even the refined sugar version is not overly sweet, so this isn’t an over-the-top sweet dessert. I serve it with a warm fruit sauce, but you can also serve it with just a dusting of powdered sugar or sugar-free jam if you’re so inclined.
While traditional blintzes are pancakes rolled around a sweet cheese filling, this casserole has the flavor of blintzes without the rolling and filling. Skipping that step makes this a fast breakfast casserole. I’ve also made it ahead and refrigerated it until the morning. Then just pop it in the oven and bake. The old version has a blueberry syrup with sugar. To reduce the sugar even further, I’ve skipped it completely and just heated and puréed frozen fruit.
I hope you like this Low Carb Blintz Soufflé as much as my family does!
Tips for making the Blintz Soufflé
You can blend the batter in either a food processor or blender.
The filling works best in a food processor. Bring the cream cheese to room temperature.
Pour 1/2 of the batter into a greased 8″x8″ baking dish. Using a spoon, drop the filling on the batter. Use a knife to swirl it into the batter. Don’t worry if it doesn’t blend in completely.
Top with remaining batter and bake. While the Blintz Soufflé is baking, make the sauce. For a cup of frozen berries, add a few tablespoons of water and a squeeze of lemon juice. Heat until the fruit is warm and then puree it in the blender. If desired, add sweetener. Dust the finished souffle with confectioner’s sugar if desired. (I use Swerve)
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Low Carb Blintz Soufflé
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 6 Tablespoons swerve
- 1 cup eggs, approximately 4 large
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 lemon, zest and juice, (about 2 Tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 Tablespoons baking powder
- 4 ounces cream cheese,
- 8 ounces cottage cheese small curd
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons swerve
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 Tablespoons Swerve confectioner's sugar, to dust finished souffle.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter or grease an 8" glass baking dish.
- In a blender or food processor, add butter, sugar substitute, eggs, sour cream lemon juice and zest, almond flour and baking powder. Blend until smooth. Pour 1/2 of the batter into the baking dish.
- Prepare the filling: In a food processor, fitted with a blade, add softened cream cheese, cottage cheese, 1 egg yolk, sugar substitute, vanilla and almond extracts and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides.
- Using a spoon, drop filling in heaping spoonfuls onto the batter. Swirl in filling with knife. Don't worry if it's not completely blended. Pour remaining batter on top.
- Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Souffle will be firm, but slightly soft when done.
- Serve Blintz souffle warm with fruit sauce, jam or powdered sugar.
Nutrition
As always, Thanks for the simplified (and always delicious) Gluten Free version!! I can’t wait to make this for my family!!
Let me know how you like it! It’s a hit in our house!
This souffle looks so decadent and absolutely delicious! I have to try it
It feels decadent, yet it’s still pretty healthy!
Perfect dessert without the guilt! Definitely going on my to make list! 1
Yes, definitely guilt free Tisha!
Such a lovely Dessert. Looks Yummy and Moist. Perfect for a Party.
Yes, it’s a nice addition to a brunch or dessert buffet.
What a delicious dessert. Great for people that are doing low carb.
Exactly! We serve it as a sweet breakfast casserole, but it’s totally suitable for dessert!
What a gorgeous looking dessert, I bet it tastes like heaven! Love that is low carb too!
Low carb and sugar free is the icing on the cake so to speak!
Well, we’re not gluten or anything free, but this certainly looks wonderful! Blintzes are so delicious, so I have a feeling I know exactly what this tastes like. Heaven!
You’d never miss the regular flour or sugar!
I am so excited that I have all of the ingredients, can’t wait to make this delicious souffle! Nettie
Thank you Nettie!
I didn’t have cottage cheese on hand this evening, and wanted to make this blintz for a brunch at work tomorrow. So, I took a chance and used ricotta cheese. I doubled the recipe and made two. Oh, they came out wonderful! So light and delicious! Thank you!!
~~Rhonda
So glad Rhonda! I imagine ricotta tasted fabulous!
So simple to make and it comes out looking so fancy! Great low carb recipe, thank you!
so simple, but fancy enough for company!
My husband is currently following the Keri diet so this will be a perfect treat to try, looks delicious!!
perfect treat for him then!
I have never made one of these – my girls will think this is so special! Fun!
it tastes special, but is also so easy!
What a great holiday tradition! My family would devour this. It looks amazing!
This looks delicious and what a great idea. And we are also always looking for ways to cut the sugar.
Me too! Thank you!
Wow! I’ve never heard of a dessert like this before. It looks amazing!
So great that you were able to make this recipe healthy. Love the sugar swap. I haven’t use Swerve yet but will have to give it a try.
Well, this just looks amazing and easy. Love that it’s low carb . . I’m going to try with some Allulose that I have on hand
I have never made Soufflé. Your grain-free low carb version inspires me to try! It looks so lovely.
What a gorgeous and delicious recipe. Saving it for later !
Thanks so much for a low sugar blintz recipe that looks just delicious! I can’t wait to add this to our holiday menu!
Yes! It’s guilt free!
This looks so good! I’m saving it for later. Can’t wait to try it 🙂
Awesome! I don’t miss the sugar at all!
This looks so moist and delicious. Great recipe!
So creamy and rich!
Thanks for this great recipe and all the step-by-step instructions and tips which will help when I try this one out next weekend! Yummy!
Awesome! I don’t think you’ll miss the sugar at all!
Looks yummy! Carb count sounds high for the ingredients?
yeah, it is…I made a mistake when calculating it, and I cannot figure out how to amend the recipe card! So frustrating, because I think the nutritional info often scares people off unnecessarily!
This breakfast casserole looks and sounds absolutely amazing!!
thank you! It really is! I just defrosted some more hatch chilies so I can make it this weekend!