KETO CINNAMON ROLLS (FATHEAD DOUGH)

Keto Cinnamon Rolls (Fathead Dough)

A low-carb, gluten-free version of classic cinnamon rolls using fathead dough.

Key Info:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 rolls
Difficulty: Medium
Dietary: Keto, Gluten-free, Sugar-free

Equipment Needed:

Microwave-safe bowl
Parchment paper
Rolling pin
Baking sheet
Alternative: Double boiler instead of microwave

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

2 cups shredded mozzarella (200g)
2 oz cream cheese (57g)
1½ cups almond flour (150g) [or ½ cup coconut flour]
2 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder

For the Filling:

¼ cup granulated sweetener (60g) [monk fruit or erythritol]
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp melted butter

For the Frosting:

4 oz cream cheese (113g)
2 tbsp heavy cream
2 tbsp sweetener
½ tsp vanilla extract

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

2. Melt Cheese

Combine mozzarella and cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl.

Heat in 30-second intervals until completely melted (should be smooth but not bubbling).

Melted cheese mixture in a glass bowl under warm kitchen lighting

3. Mix Dough

Mix in almond flour, eggs, and baking powder while cheese is still hot.

Work quickly to prevent cheese from hardening.

4. Roll Out Dough

Place dough between two pieces of parchment paper.

Roll into a 12×14 inch rectangle.

Person rolling fathead dough between parchment paper on a marble countertop

5. Add Filling

Mix filling ingredients in a small bowl.

Spread evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border.

Cinnamon butter spread on rectangular dough on a rustic wooden surface

6. Roll and Cut

Using parchment paper as a guide, roll dough tightly lengthwise.

Dough should form a tight cylinder.

7. Slice and Arrange

Cut into 8 equal pieces.

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Spiral cut raw rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet

8. Bake

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Crucial Tips:

Keep dough warm while working.
If dough becomes difficult to handle, reheat briefly.
Use wet hands to prevent sticking.

Storage:

Room temperature: 2 days
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 1 month

Common Mistakes:

Overheating cheese mixture
Not working with warm dough
Rolling too loosely

Variations:

Add chopped pecans to filling.
Use orange zest for a citrus twist.
Incorporate sugar-free chocolate chips.

Expert Tip:

For best results, let rolls cool for 10 minutes before adding frosting.