Sugar-Free Chocolate Cream Puff
Indulge guilt-free with these irresistible Sugar-Free Chocolate Cream Puffs, a delightful twist on the classic pastry! Light and airy choux pastry shells are baked to golden perfection, then filled with a luscious chocolate whipped cream made using unsweetened cocoa powder, heavy cream, and a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or erythritol. These decadent treats are perfect for those looking to reduce sugar intake without compromising on flavor. Ready in under an hour and yielding 12 servings, they’re ideal for special occasions or an elegant dessert. Whether served immediately or chilled for later, these sugar-free chocolate cream puffs are a deliciously satisfying way to indulge smarter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Water
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 125 grams All-purpose flour
- 4 large Eggs
- 240 ml Heavy whipping cream
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 50 grams Sugar-free sweetener (such as stevia or erythritol)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
Spoon or pipe small mounds of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Turn off the oven and let the puffs dry out in the oven for 5-10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
For the chocolate cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Add cocoa powder, sugar-free sweetener, and vanilla extract to the whipped cream.
Continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
To assemble, cut the top third off each puff and fill the lower part with the chocolate cream using a pastry bag or spoon.
Replace the tops and dust with a bit of additional cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.3 g | 258% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.3 g | 566% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1234 mg | 411% | |
| Sodium | 2749 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.1 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*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.
