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Ube Cheese Pandesal – Purple Magic, Light Twist

Soft, pillowy Filipino ube pandesal infused with creamy cheese filling—a nostalgic breakfast treat transformed. Our Fat Switch swaps heavy butter and evaporated milk for Greek yogurt and coconut oil, cutting 240 calories (40%) while keeping every ounce of that signature purple charm and cheesy indulgence.

25m

Prep Time

22m

Cook Time

Servings

360

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
✓ 2 tbsp ube (purple yam) powder
✓ 3/4 cup low-fat milk, warmed
✓ 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or 2%)
✓ 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
✓ 1.5 tsp instant yeast
✓ 1 tbsp granulated sugar
✓ 1/4 tsp salt
✓ 0.75 oz reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, grated
✓ 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
✓ 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
✓ 1/2 tbsp honey

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm low-fat milk, 1 tbsp sugar, and instant yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5–7 minutes until foamy.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ube powder, and salt until evenly purple throughout.

3. Combine Wet & Dry: Add yeast mixture and Greek yogurt to dry ingredients. Stir with a wooden spoon until shaggy dough forms.

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4. Knead in Oil: Drizzle melted coconut oil over dough and knead on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Dough should be soft but not sticky.

5. First Rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 45 minutes until doubled in size.

6. Prepare Filling: Whisk together Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, and grated cheese in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.

7. Shape & Fill: Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each into a 3-inch circle, spoon 1 tbsp filling into center, then fold edges up and pinch to seal. Gently roll into a ball, seam-side down.

8. Second Rise: Place pandesal on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover lightly, and let rise 20 minutes until puffy.

9. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 20–22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool & Serve: Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature for best texture and cheese pull.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories360 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates52g

Fat8g

🏷️ Tags

#Filipino ube bread recipe low-calorie#cheese pandesal healthy version#purple yam rolls Greek yogurt

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