Low Sodium Chouquettes
Indulge in the delicate charm of **Low Sodium Chouquettes**, a guilt-free spin on the classic French choux pastry treat! These airy, bite-sized delights are crafted with unsalted butter and a touch of baking powder, offering a lower sodium alternative without sacrificing taste or texture. Topped with a generous sprinkle of pearl sugar for that signature crunch, each chouquette boasts a golden exterior and a light, creamy interior. Perfectly suited for breakfast, snack time, or a sophisticated dessert spread, these easy-to-make pastries come together in under an hour and are sure to impress. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they’re a crowd-pleaser that embodies the essence of French patisserie with a healthier twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 ml Water
- 80 g Unsalted butter
- 125 g All-purpose flour
- 4 Large eggs
- 10 g Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 50 g Pearl sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Return the saucepan to the heat and cook the dough for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to dry it out slightly. This step is crucial for the choux pastry texture.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 3-5 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. If the dough is too stiff, add an additional egg or a tablespoon of water.
Mix in the baking powder until fully incorporated.
Using a spoon or a pastry bag fitted with a plain nozzle, pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle the pearl sugar generously over each mound of dough.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chouquettes are puffed, golden brown, and crisp on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.8 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.2 g | 231% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 921 mg | 307% | |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.5 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 427 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.
