Indulging in a refined aperitif experience requires a delicate balance of taste and health-conscious choices. Our savory marvel, Almond Flour Chicken and Spinach Pastry Squares, epitomize culinary mastery. Begin with a meticulous blend of almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring each ingredient harmonizes perfectly. The addition of cold, cubed butter transforms the mixture into a dough of sublime texture and flakiness. Roll it out with precision, creating a canvas ready to embrace the savory symphony that awaits.
Now, onto the filling – a masterpiece in its own right. Cooked spinach, tender diced chicken, rich cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese unite to create a flavorful medley. Seasoned to perfection, this mixture is generously spread over the dough, each square destined for culinary greatness. Baked to golden perfection, these savory squares tantalize the senses, beckoning with their irresistible aroma. Paired with a glass of fine wine, they elevate any aperitif experience, promising culinary bliss with every bite.
Sweet Delight: Raspberry Cream Cheese Almond Flour Pastry Squares
In the realm of indulgent treats, our Raspberry Cream Cheese Almond Flour Pastry Squares reign supreme, captivating with their perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication. Begin the journey by blending almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered erythritol with finesse, ensuring a symphony of textures awaits. The incorporation of cold, cubed butter transforms the dough into a canvas of tender flakiness, ready to embrace the essence of sweetness.
Enter the filling – a tantalizing blend of sugar-free raspberry jam and velvety cream cheese. With expert precision, spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, followed by a luscious layer of raspberry jam, ensuring each square is infused with indulgent flavors. Rolled and sliced with care, these pastry squares are a testament to culinary artistry, promising a journey of pure delight with every bite. Immerse yourself in the sweet temptation of our Raspberry Cream Cheese Almond Flour Pastry Squares, and let your taste buds dance with joy.
Keto Pastry squares: two flavors for a tantalizing aperitif!
Savory Keto Pastry Squares:
Ingredients:
For the pastry:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg
For the filling:
- ½ cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry
- ½ cup cooked diced chicken
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about ¼ inch thickness.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cooked spinach, diced chicken, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log, then slice it into squares.
- Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Sweet Keto Pastry Squares:
Ingredients:
For the pastry:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol (or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener)
For the filling:
- ½ cup sugar-free raspberry jam
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and powdered erythritol.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the egg and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about ¼ inch thickness.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese and powdered erythritol.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Spoon the sugar-free raspberry jam over the cream cheese layer.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log, then slice it into squares.
- Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 12 servings):
- Calories: 195
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
- Sodium: 173mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 9g
