Low Fat Bee Sting Pastry (Bienenstich)

Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Bee Sting Pastry (Bienenstich), a healthier twist on the classic German dessert! This light and airy yeast-based pastry is crowned with a golden honey-almond topping that glistens with natural sweetness, while the creamy low-fat vanilla pudding filling adds a luscious touch between its delicate layers. A combination of skim milk, low-fat Greek yogurt, and just a touch of sugar ensures a lower calorie count without sacrificing that signature rich flavor. Perfectly portioned for eight servings, this delightful treat makes a show-stopping yet wholesome dessert or tea-time indulgence. Whether you're aiming to impress at a gathering or treat yourself to a mindful indulgence, this low-fat Bienenstich recipe delivers on taste and texture in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 250 grams All-purpose flour
• 7 grams Dry active yeast
• 150 ml Skim milk
• 100 grams Low-fat Greek yogurt
• 60 ml Honey
• 50 grams Sugar
• 5 ml Vanilla extract
• 2 grams Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 50 grams Sliced almonds
• 40 grams Low-fat vanilla pudding mix
• 250 ml Water

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, warm 150ml of skim milk until lukewarm. Remove from heat and sprinkle over the yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix flour, 25 grams of sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture, Greek yogurt, and the egg. Mix everything into a soft dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4

While the dough is rising, prepare the topping. In a small saucepan, combine 60ml of honey, vanilla extract, and 25 grams of sugar. Stir constantly over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in sliced almonds and mix well. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll the dough into a round disc and place it in a greased 23cm (9-inch) springform pan.

Step 6

Spread the honey-almond mixture over the top of the dough evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Step 8

Allow the pastry to cool completely then remove from the pan and slice horizontally into two layers.

Step 9

For the filling, prepare the vanilla pudding mix with 250ml of water, following the package instructions. Allow it to cool and thicken.

Step 10

Spread the vanilla pudding evenly over the bottom layer of the pastry, then cover with the top layer.

Step 11

Serve the Bee Sting Pastry, sliced into wedges. Enjoy your low-fat version of this delightful treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1028.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2029.8

Total Fat 39.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 236.2mg	0%
Sodium 1571.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 359.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.8g	0%
Total Sugars 150.2g
Protein 60.5g	0%

Vitamin D 157.8IU	0%
Calcium 555.3mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 1373.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.4%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 70.7%