Low Fat Powdered Sugar Pastry
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of a Low Fat Powdered Sugar Pastry, a lightened-up take on classic pastries that's perfect for guilt-free enjoyment. This recipe brings together low-fat cream cheese, a touch of unsalted butter, and a hint of vanilla to create a tender, flaky dough that bakes to perfection. Sweetened modestly with granulated and powdered sugar, these pastries strike the ideal balance between indulgence and restraint. With just a 20-minute prep time and another 20 minutes of baking, these pastries are quick and easy to make, while still delivering crowd-pleasing results. Serve them dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, whether as a snack, dessert, or alongside your favorite hot beverage. Perfect for anyone looking for a lower-fat treat without sacrificing flavor, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 120 grams low-fat cream cheese
- 60 grams unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 30 grams powdered sugar
- 60 milliliters cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt to combine evenly.
Add low-fat cream cheese and butter cut into small cubes to the flour mixture.
Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the vanilla extract and add cold water gradually, mixing the dough with your hands or a spatula until it just comes together.
Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator, then on a lightly floured surface, roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut the dough into desired shapes using a sharp knife or cookie cutter, and place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the pastries are cooled, sprinkle the powdered sugar over them for a light dusting of sweetness before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.3 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.2 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 1569 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.9 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.8 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
