Unroll the joy of probiotics and protein with our Raspberry Puff Pastry Rounds. These soft, golden spirals are filled with creamy Lifeway Farmer Cheese and fresh raspberries, then topped with a yummy Lifeway Kefir drizzle. Each bite of these perfect pastries is loaded with beneficial bacteria to help balance your gut and support immunity, all while delivering incredible flavor. An indulgent treat with nutritional benefits, too? Sign us up!
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Prep Time: 5-10 min Servings: 2-4Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry:
- 2 Puff pastry sheets of choice
For the Raspberry Reduction:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 tsp. natural cane sugar
- 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
For the Puff Pastry Assembly:
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1 tsp. additional cane sugar
For the Frosting:
- 1 tsp. Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 2 tbsp. Reserved Raspberry Reduction
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 410 degrees (or puff pastry settings) and set a large baking pan to the side covered in parchment paper.
- For the Raspberry Reduction: In a saucepan over medium/high heat, add fresh raspberries, cane sugar, and maple syrup, and cook the mixture down until a reduction (thick sauce) is formed. Set aside 2 tbsp. of this mixture for the frosting.
- To Assemble: Add this mixture and Lifeway Farmer Cheese to a food processor and blend until smooth. Then lay out one puff pastry sheet and add the Lifeway Farmer Cheese/raspberry mixture in the middle of the pastry and spread out thinly, keeping a good 1/2 inch away from the edges of the pastry so you can seal it.
- Whisk the egg for an egg wash. Roll up the puff pastry and brush the egg wash all over the the pastry. Sprinkle with the 1 tsp. cane sugar. Cut about 1/2 inch slices around the puff pastry.
- Add the prepared pastry to the reserved pan and bake according to the puff pastry packaging.
- Once the puff pastries are done, whisk together Lifeway Lowfat Plain Kefir, the reserved 2 tbsp. raspberry reduction from above, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle the frosting overtop of the puff pastries and enjoy!
