Keto Cloud Bread with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese
Cloud bread, also known as "oopsies", is an airy bread substitute made from just three ingredients: egg, cream cheese and a little salt. The whites and yolks are whipped separately, then gently combined and baked. The result: snow-white, soufflé-like rolls with about 0.5 g of carbs each. Topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon and dill, it turns into an elegant keto breakfast. Per serving (2 cloud breads): 2 g net carbs, 22 g fat, 26 g protein.
Key facts at a glance
- Prep time: approx. 30 minutes (including oven).
- Approx. 2 g net carbs, 22 g fat, 26 g protein per serving.
- Ingredients: eggs, cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill.
- Bread substitute for keto, can be topped sweet or savory.
Ingredients
One serving is two topped cloud breads (the recipe yields four cloud breads, save the other two for later).
| Amount | Ingredient | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eggs | medium | |||
| medium | ||||
| double-cream cream cheese for the batter | room temperature; or full-fat cream cheese | |||
| room temperature; or full-fat cream cheese | ||||
| salt | pinch | |||
| pinch | ||||
| double-cream cream cheese for spreading | or full-fat cream cheese | |||
| or full-fat cream cheese | ||||
| smoked salmon | - | |||
| fresh dill | 1 tbsp | |||
| 1 tbsp | ||||
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 160 °C (top/bottom heat) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate 3 eggs. Whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. Stir the yolks together with 60 g of cream cheese (at room temperature) until smooth. Fold the stiff egg whites into the yolk and cream cheese mixture in two batches, do not stir, but fold with a spatula so the air is preserved. Spoon four flat circles (approx. 10 cm) onto the parchment. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the cloud breads are golden and firm. Let them cool on a wire rack. Spread two cloud breads with 1 tbsp of cream cheese each and top with 60 g of smoked salmon and fresh dill.
Why cloud bread fits keto
Regular bread contains about 18 to 22 g of carbs per slice (40 g), which is more than many keto daily plans allow in total. Cloud bread uses no grains at all. Per piece (approx. 25 g) net carbs are around 0.5 g, with just under 4 g of protein and 4 g of fat. Smoked salmon delivers high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids: about 25 g of protein and 4 g of fat per 100 g. Cream cheese (60 g) adds creaminess and approx. 18 g of fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central – Egg, whole, raw, fresh , USDA FoodData Central – Fish, salmon, Atlantic, smoked
How can I vary the cloud bread?
Instead of smoked salmon, smoked trout, mackerel or tuna spread work well. Vegetarian: top with 2 slices of hard-boiled egg, avocado slices and chives. Breakfast classic: cooked ham with mustard and a pickled gherkin. Sweet version: stir 1 tsp of erythritol into the mixture instead of salt and add a pinch of vanilla. After baking, spread with mascarpone and berries. For more stability in the batter, 1 tsp of psyllium husk powder or 1/4 tsp of baking powder can help, this is not traditionally included but gives extra structure.
Tips for foolproof cloud bread
- Separate the eggs while they are fridge-cold, the whites come away more cleanly.
- The egg whites must be truly stiff (flip the bowl upside down, nothing should move). Otherwise the batter collapses.
- Use cream cheese at room temperature, otherwise it clumps when folded in.
- Fold gently, do not stir, every unnecessary stroke costs air.
- Do not overbake: 22 to 25 minutes is enough, otherwise the cloud breads turn bone-dry.
Nutrition values
| Nutrient | Per serving (2 pieces + topping) | Keto rating |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | approx. 350 kcal | Filling breakfast. |
| Filling breakfast. | ||
| Fat | approx. 22 g | From yolks, cream cheese, salmon. |
| From yolks, cream cheese, salmon. | ||
| Net carbs | approx. 2 g | Very low. |
| Very low. | ||
| Protein | approx. 26 g | High, from salmon and eggs. |
| High, from salmon and eggs. | ||
| Salt | approx. 2 g | Smoked salmon adds a lot of salt. |
| Smoked salmon adds a lot of salt. | ||
Note: Nutrition values are estimated averages per 100 g and per serving and may vary depending on ingredients, brands, portion size, and preparation. They do not replace individual nutrition or medical advice.
FAQ
How long does cloud bread keep?
Best eaten fresh out of the oven. In an airtight container in the fridge cloud breads last 2 days, but turn rubbery. A quick toast crisps them up again.
Can I freeze cloud bread?
Yes, in a freezer container with parchment paper between the pieces. Thaw and warm them in the toaster or at 150 °C in the oven for 5 minutes.
Can you taste the egg in cloud bread?
A little, especially the yolk. With a bold topping like smoked salmon, sharp cheese or salami you barely notice it. If you want an egg-free bread, go for almond-flour-based recipes instead.