Low Fat Almond Chocolate Pastry
Indulge in the delightfully light and flaky *Low Fat Almond Chocolate Pastry*, a guilt-free treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! This recipe combines crisp layers of phyllo pastry with a rich, creamy filling made from dark chocolate, almond flour, low-fat milk, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Sprinkled with sliced almonds and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, these pastries are baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes. Ideal for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this recipe is a healthier twist on the classic chocolate pastry, offering a sophisticated balance of nutty, chocolatey flavors with fewer calories. Simple to prepare yet irresistibly elegant, it’s sure to become your go-to for indulgence without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 sheets phyllo pastry sheets
- 0.5 cup low-fat milk
- 100 grams dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
- 0.75 cup almond flour
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 1 canola oil spray
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, heat the low-fat milk over medium heat until it begins to steam. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the almond flour, honey, and vanilla extract until well combined, forming a smooth filling. Let this mixture cool slightly.
Lay out one phyllo pastry sheet on a clean, dry surface. Lightly spray with canola oil spray, and lay another sheet on top. Repeat until you have 4 layers.
Cut the layered phyllo sheets into 4 equal rectangles. Repeat the process with the remaining 4 phyllo sheets to get a total of 8 rectangular pieces.
Spoon a generous tablespoon of the chocolate almond mixture onto one end of each rectangle, leaving space at the edges.
Fold the sides inwards over the filling, then roll up the pastry into a neat parcel, sealing the edge with a dab of egg white if necessary.
Place each pastry seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and lightly brush the tops with egg white.
Sprinkle the tops with sliced almonds.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.8 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 898 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.9 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 941 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
