Ingredients
For the Keto “Puff Pastry”:
- Almond Flour (Superfine, Blanched): 1 ½ cups (approx. 168g) – This is the base of our pastry, providing structure and a mild, nutty flavor.
- Psyllium Husk Powder: 2 tablespoons (approx. 18g) – Crucial for elasticity and creating a bread-like, pliable dough. Use powder, not whole husks.
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon – For a little lift.
- Xanthan Gum: ½ teaspoon (optional, but recommended for better texture and binding)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Cold Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (113g), cut into small cubes – Cold butter is key to creating flaky layers.
- Large Egg: 1, lightly beaten – For binding and richness.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 teaspoon – Reacts with baking powder for lift and tenderizes the dough.
- Cold Water: 2-3 tablespoons, as needed – To bring the dough together.
For the Baked Brie:
- Wheel of Brie Cheese: 8-13 oz (225-370g), rind on – Choose a good quality Brie. Camembert can also be used.
- Egg Yolk: 1, mixed with 1 teaspoon of water (for egg wash) – For that beautiful golden-brown finish.
Instructions
For the Keto “Puff Pastry”:
- Almond Flour (Superfine, Blanched): 1 ½ cups (approx. 168g) – This is the base of our pastry, providing structure and a mild, nutty flavor.
- Psyllium Husk Powder: 2 tablespoons (approx. 18g) – Crucial for elasticity and creating a bread-like, pliable dough. Use powder, not whole husks.
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon – For a little lift.
- Xanthan Gum: ½ teaspoon (optional, but recommended for better texture and binding)
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Cold Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (113g), cut into small cubes – Cold butter is key to creating flaky layers.
- Large Egg: 1, lightly beaten – For binding and richness.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: 1 teaspoon – Reacts with baking powder for lift and tenderizes the dough.
- Cold Water: 2-3 tablespoons, as needed – To bring the dough together.
For the Baked Brie:
- Wheel of Brie Cheese: 8-13 oz (225-370g), rind on – Choose a good quality Brie. Camembert can also be used.
- Egg Yolk: 1, mixed with 1 teaspoon of water (for egg wash) – For that beautiful golden-brown finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 300-400
- Fat: 25-35g
- Carbohydrates: 3-5g
- Protein: 12-18g