Strawberry Cream Turnover with Health One Meal Replacement

Driving home from my nutrition class this evening I was inspired by all of the wonderful and healthy foods that are available.  But sometimes, it is just so easy to get into a rut - especially when we are on a weight management program.  So tonight I was determined to come up with something new with things that I already had in the kitchen.

Oh my goodness - this idea was a first time success!  Such a wonderful blend of tastes and textures...the vanilla pastry crust that tastes like a buttery sugar cookie and the fresh strawberries surrounded by cream cheese is heavenly.  Who says that we can't have variety while using Health One Meal Replacements?  Not me - this is amazing!  Yes, this treat was a bit of effort; but, definitely worth it!

So without further ado - intoducing a Strawberry Cream Turnover with Health One Meal Replacement!

Calories - 1 serving
Meal Replacement - 160 calories
Additives - 61 calories

Photo includes all ingredients

Filling Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Strawberries
• 1 teaspoon Splenda
• 1 tablespoon fat-free Cream Cheese

Filling Directions:

• Sprinkle Splenda over Strawberries and stir - let sit for a few minutes to draw juice
• Mix in fat-free Cream Cheese (cream cheese will be a bit lumpy)
• Set aside

Pastry Ingredients:

• 1 Vanilla Meal Replacement
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Splenda
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla
• 1 tablespoon of LIQUID Butter Buds ßthis is the Butter Buds that come in packages that are mixed with hot water – when mixed it is like melted butter.
• 1 teaspoon Water
• 1 tablespoon Flour

Pastry Instructions

• Mix dry ingredients
• Blend in Vanilla and Butter Buds
• Slowly add water - you may add a bit more, but make sure the dough is stiff
• On floured board, knead some flour into the pastry dough a little at a time - the flour will add some gluten
• NOTE:  due to the baking powder, the dough consistency has a puffy feel, so knead gently
• Chill pastry dough in the fridge for about 15 minutes 
• On a floured board, gently roll the dough into a circle - the dough will be approximately 1/4 inch thick
• ANOTHER NOTE:  make certain to keep adding flour to the rolling pin and the board to keep from the dough from sticking - the main thing is take your time

• Place a piece of parchment paper or aluminium foil on the baking sheet and spray with cooking spray
• Place the circle of dough on the oiled parchment paper
• Place the filling on one half of the circle of dough - leaving room to seal the turnover

• Using the parchment paper, fold the dough over the filling to form a half moon - again, take your time, this dough pulls apart easily
• Gently seal around the edge with your fingers and lightly press with a fork for decoration
• Poke a few slits in the top with a paring knife
• Sprinkle a little Splenda on top
• Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes

Remember to eat warm...the pastry crust may become tough as it cools.

Enjoy!