Low Fat French Cruller
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with these irresistible Low Fat French Crullers—a light and airy twist on the classic pastry! Made with a simple choux dough, these baked crullers skip the deep frying, making them a healthier indulgence without sacrificing the signature fluffy texture and delicate flavor. A touch of vanilla enhances their aroma, while a glossy powdered sugar glaze adds just the right hint of sweetness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful afternoon treat, these crullers come together in under 40 minutes and are sure to impress. Enjoy a fresh-baked confection that’s low in fat but big on flavor! Keywords: low-fat crullers, healthier French cruller, baked pastry recipe, light breakfast treats, choux dough dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Water
- 30 g Unsalted butter
- 1 pinch Salt
- 125 g All-purpose flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 Egg white
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 60 g Powdered sugar
- 15 ml 2% milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine 240 ml water, 30 g unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low. Add 125 g of all-purpose flour all at once, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes, until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Remove the pan from the heat and let the dough cool for about 5 minutes.
Once the dough has cooled slightly, add 3 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and glossy. Then, mix in 1 additional egg white and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until evenly combined.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe circles about 2.5 inches in diameter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cruller.
Bake the crullers in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking, as this may cause the crullers to deflate.
While the crullers are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together 60 g of powdered sugar with 15 ml of 2% milk until smooth and set aside.
Once the crullers are baked and lightly golden, remove them from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a wire rack.
While the crullers are still warm, dip them in the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
Serve the crullers warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your low-fat version of this classic treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 41.5 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.1 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 626 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 430 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.9 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 411 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.
