Sugar-Free Chouquettes
Indulge in the delightful world of French pastry with these **Sugar-Free Chouquettes**, a healthier twist on the classic treat. Made without refined sugars, these airy, bite-sized puffs are sweetened with granulated erythritol and topped with your choice of sugar-free pearl sugar or crushed nuts for a satisfying crunch. The recipe features a foolproof choux pastry technique that results in light and fluffy puffs with crisp golden shells. Ideal as a guilt-free snack or an elegant dessert, they’re perfect for anyone seeking a low-sugar indulgence without compromising on taste or texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, these easy-to-make chouquettes are a treat the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 125 ml Water
- 60 g Unsalted butter
- 1 pinch Salt
- 20 g Granulated erythritol
- 75 g All-purpose flour
- 2 Large eggs
- 50 g Sugar-free pearl sugar or crushed nuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, salt, and granulated erythritol. Heat until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the flour all at once. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Return the pan to the heat and cook the dough for another 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly. This helps to dry the dough out slightly.
Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with the spoon or an electric mixer until each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next one. The dough should be smooth and shiny.
Spoon the dough into a pastry bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe small mounds (about 3 cm wide) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
Sprinkle the tops with sugar-free pearl sugar or crushed nuts.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until the chouquettes are puffed and golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking to ensure they rise properly.
Turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar, letting the chouquettes dry out for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and transfer the chouquettes to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.2 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 505 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 293 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | |
*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.
