Low Fat Croissant with Strawberries and Cream
Delight your taste buds with this guilt-free indulgence: Low Fat Croissant with Strawberries and Cream. This recipe reimagines the classic French pastry by replacing heavy butter with unsweetened applesauce and low-fat butter, creating a tender, flaky croissant that’s both lighter and every bit as satisfying. Filled with a luscious mixture of fresh strawberries, creamy low-fat cheese, honey, and vanilla, these croissants strike the perfect balance between freshness and decadence. Ideal for a special breakfast or an elegant dessert, these croissants are easy to make and packed with flavor while keeping the calorie count in check. Serve them warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or enjoy them plain—either way, they’re sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 120 milliliters warm water
- 60 milliliters low-fat milk
- 60 grams unsweetened applesauce
- 40 grams sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 60 grams low-fat butter
- 200 grams fresh strawberries
- 200 grams low-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it stand for about 10 minutes until it's frothy.
Step 2
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, low-fat milk, and unsweetened applesauce to the flour mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
Step 3
3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 20 minutes.
Step 4
4. Roll the dough into a large rectangle about 1/2 cm thick. Spread the low-fat butter over two-thirds of the dough.
Step 5
5. Fold the unbuttered third over the center, then fold the remaining third over the top, like folding a letter. Roll the dough out again into a rectangle and repeat the folding process two more times.
Step 6
6. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out the dough one final time to a rectangle about 1/2 cm thick and cut it into 8 triangles.
Step 7
7. Roll each triangle from the wide end to the point, tucking the tip under the croissant to secure it. Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 8
8. Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Step 9
9. While the croissants cool, prepare the filling. Chop the fresh strawberries into small pieces.
Step 10
10. In a bowl, beat the low-fat cream cheese until smooth. Add honey and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Step 11
11. Gently fold in the strawberries into the cream mixture.
Step 12
12. Split the cooled croissants and spread the strawberry and cream mixture inside. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1047.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2053.8 |
| Total Fat 61.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 119.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3473.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 306.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 100.7g | |
| Protein 47.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 25.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 452.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1075.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories