Keto Lemon Blueberry Turnovers

Keto Lemon Blueberry Turnovers are the perfect & healthy go-to breakfast/dessert. It features a healthy fathead crust with sweet & sour, delicious, & nutritious berry filling. This amazing recipe gives you the margin to freeze them unbaked & later serve them freshly baked. This way, you can enjoy them for around sixty/seventy days. You may bake/reheat them in their frozen state directly. Keto Lemon Blueberry Turnovers are so flexible that they taste best whether you eat them warm or chilled.

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STATS

• Calories: 185 kcal
• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: Twenty mins
• Time in total: 40 minutes
• Size/serving: 1 turnover
• Servings: 8 turnovers
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Dessert / Snack / Breakfast
• Diet: Ketogenic, Low in carbs

EQUIPMENT

• Mixing bowls
• Rolling pin
• Sheet of baking
• Paper Saucepan
• Pastry brush

INGREDIENTS

TO MAKE THE DOUGH:

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Cream cheese, two tbsp
• almond flour, One cup
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

TO MAKE THE FILLING:

• ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons A teaspoon of lemon zest
• 2 tbsp. powdered Erythritol ½ tsp. xanthan gum OPTIONAL GLAZE:
• Two tbsp. of Erythritol powder
• A teaspoon of lemon juice
• ½ tsp. almond milk

INGREDIENT NOTES:

VANILLA ESSENCE:

• Vanilla essence is added to suppress the smell of eggs & sparks the flavor of the filling.

GLAZE:

• This glaze is not compulsory, but it gives a nice finish to our turnovers.
• It also adds a nice taste of sweet lemon glaze.

FATHEAD DOUGH BASE:

• We are using mozzarella cheese as the base of the fat-head dough. We can also use the part-skim and low-moisture cheese because it works well in the recipe, so always remember that while buying. It also gives the dough its characteristic stretch.

BLUEBERRIES:

• We made the turnovers with the fresh blueberries but if they are not in season, go for the frozen version of blueberries. You only need to defrost the blueberries & strain their excess water before using them in the filling.

CREAM CHEESE:

• Cream cheese provides the required softness & structure along with mozzarella cheese because we are using gluten-free flour while making the dough.

XANTHUM GUM:

• We add the xanthan gum in the filing to thicken the consistency and it also prevents the filing from getting leaked. KETO

FLOUR:

• In this recipe, we are using almond flour which is gluten-free in place of wheat flour. The almond flour should be made from the almonds without the skin. These skinless almonds will give you a smooth texture.

KETO SWEETENER:

• We use Erythritol powder to make this dessert because the powder sweetener dissolves easily, so it will be better to use in both filling & glaze.

EGG:

• We add the egg to the dough so it binds the dough & prevents it from cracking.

ZEST & JUICE OF LEMON:

• We add zest and juice to this dessert. The citrus present in the lemon juice and zest sparks up the flavor of the filling.

BAKING POWDER:

• We use baking powder in small amounts to add lightness & fluffiness to the dough.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Put your oven to heat empty at 375 degrees F.
2. Lay a baking sheet covered with paper(parchment) & keep it aside.
3. Grab a saucepan(small) & include lemon zest & juice, blueberries, & sweetener(keto-powdered).
4. Combine all the items well & put the pan(sauce) over the regular flame on the stove.
5. Cook them till your berries are soft, around six minutes.
6. At this point, mash half of the berries.
7. Include xanthan gum in the last.
8. Mix well & cook till it thickens.
9. Then, turn off the stove & allow the blueberry filling to cool down.
10. Meanwhile, include the cream cheese & mozzarella cheese in a bowl(microwave-safe).
11. Run it in the microwave till the cheese melts with a pause every thirty seconds.
12. Mix both the melted cheeses well once they are out of the microwave.
13. Then include egg, almond flour, essence of vanilla, & baking powder.
14. Now, start mixing & kneading the dough very well.
15. Make eight portions(equal) of the dough(kneaded).
16. Roll each ball into a round shape with a diameter of four inches.
17. Once you roll all the balls, place a tablespoon of filling on the half of each circle.
18. Secure the edges after flipping the other half over the filling(keto)
19. To guarantee adequate sealing, use a fork to firmly press the edges.
20. Arrange these turnovers with equal distance on the baking sheet(parchment-lined).
21. Then shift the baking sheet into the oven(already heated).
22. Give them the time to turn golden brown, around twenty minutes.
23. If you want to give them a glazed finish, then mix the glaze items in a bowl.
24. Pour the glaze over the turnovers(cooled).
25. Your Keto Lemon Blueberry Turnovers are ready to serve!

TIPS:

• Roll the fathead dough between two sheets of parchment to avoid sticking & easily remove.
• Thick the filling using low-carb thickeners(xanthan gum, chia seeds) to prevent leaking.
• Use a fork/fingers to seal edges & make a design so that your filling won’t leak while baking.
• Always work with fresh blueberries, but if they are not in season, then you may use frozen ones. Just remove the excess moisture before use.
• Never over-/under-fill the turnovers. Overfilling might rupture the turnovers, while underfilling will not give you the proper taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Place them in a container(locked). Transfer that container to the fridge to enjoy for up to five days.

FREEZER:

• Pack turnover individually using the cling wrap & freeze them for around sixty days. Defrost, reheat, & enjoy whenever you want.

FAQs:

What may be the reason if your dough is tearing?

• If the dough(fat-head) becomes too sticky/dry, it might tear. Chill it for a while if it is too sticky. Use a little more melted cheese or cream cheese if the dough is too dry to work with. You may roll the dough between two layers of parchment, which will also prevent the tearing of the dough.

Can we swap blueberries with other fruits?

• You may swap blueberries with either raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries. This will not affect your carb count.

If I like the citrus flavor, how could I increase it?

• Try adding the zest of a lemon along with its juice to your filling. You will be surprised by the strong citrus flavor.

Is it possible to make these turnovers earlier & bake them later?

• Yes, this recipe also gives you the margin to store them unbaked & serve them freshly baked.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Calories: 185
Carbs in total: Six g
Net Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Fiber: Three grams
Protein: 7 grams
Fat: Fourteen g
Sodium: 135mg
Potassium: 110mg
Calcium: 120mg
Iron: 0.8mg
Vitamin A: 150 IU