Low Fat Chouquettes
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible *Low Fat Chouquettes*, a guilt-free twist on the classic French pastry. Light and airy, these golden puffs are crafted with just 30 grams of butter and crowned with a sparkling sprinkle of pearl sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Made with simple pantry staples, the recipe combines traditional choux pastry techniques with a healthier approach, allowing you to indulge in their authentic texture and flavor without excess fat. Ready in under 45 minutes, these bite-sized treats are ideal for brunch spreads, afternoon tea, or as a delightful snack. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, they’re guaranteed to impress with their delicate charm and crowd-pleasing appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 ml Water
- 30 grams Unsalted Butter
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 150 grams All-Purpose Flour
- 4 large Eggs
- 50 grams Pearl Sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, salt, and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted.
Remove the pan from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Return the pan to low heat and continue to stir for another 2 minutes to dry out the dough slightly.
Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. The dough should be thick but still fall from the spoon in a smooth, ribbon-like manner.
Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large plain tip. Pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, each about the size of a cherry, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
Sprinkle the mounds with pearl sugar generously.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chouquettes are puffed, golden brown, and firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 810 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 438 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.4 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.5 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 443 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
