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Ube Cheese Pandesal – Purple Yam Rolls

Soft, pillowy Filipino purple yam rolls swirled with creamy cheese filling—now 40% lighter without sacrificing that iconic tender crumb or rich ube flavor. This Fat Switch uses Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cheese to deliver indulgence guilt-free.

30m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

Servings

170

Calories

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 500g all-purpose flour
✓ 200ml whole milk (warmed)
✓ 1 large egg
✓ 1 Tbsp aquafaba (chickpea liquid)
✓ 50g purple yam puree (fresh or canned)
✓ 40g granulated sugar
✓ 2 tsp instant yeast
✓ 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
✓ 2 Tbsp neutral oil
✓ 1 tsp salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate & Bloom: Combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy, signaling active yeast.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the bloomed yeast mixture, egg, aquafaba, and ube puree until evenly purple.

3. Combine Dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and remaining 39g sugar. Make a well; pour wet mix in. Stir until shaggy. Add softened butter and oil; knead 8–10 minutes (by hand or stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.

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4. First Rise: Oil a bowl lightly, place dough inside, cover with damp cloth. Rise in a warm spot (75–78°F) for 60 minutes until doubled.

5. Prepare Filling: Beat Neufchâtel and Greek yogurt together until fluffy. Fold in ube extract, honey, and cheddar if using. Chill.

6. Shape & Fill: Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a 4-inch circle. Spoon 1.5 Tbsp filling onto center, fold edges to seal, and shape into a round. Place seam-side down on parchment-lined baking sheets.

7. Second Rise: Cover shaped rolls loosely. Let rise 40 minutes until puffy and slightly springy to touch.

8. Egg Wash & Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush rolls lightly with egg white. Bake 22–25 minutes until golden-brown and a skewer inserted into a roll comes out clean.

9. Cool & Serve: Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories170 kcal

Protein8g

Carbohydrates36g

Fat4g

🏷️ Tags

#Filipino pandesal recipe low-calorie#ube cheese bread healthier#purple yam rolls fat switch

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