Sugar-Free Classic Cream Puffs
Indulge guilt-free with these *Sugar-Free Classic Cream Puffs*—a light and airy dessert that's as elegant as it is satisfying. This healthier twist on the traditional French pastry features a delicate choux dough made from simple pantry ingredients like butter, eggs, and flour, creating irresistibly crisp and golden puffs. The star of the recipe is the smooth, sugar-free vanilla cream filling, whipped to perfection with heavy cream and your favorite sugar substitute, making it ideal for those watching their sugar intake. With just 20 minutes of prep and customizable sweetness, these cream puffs are perfect for special occasions or everyday treats. Serve them fresh or chilled for a refined dessert everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol or stevia)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Remove the dough from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes. The dough should still be warm but not hot enough to cook the eggs.
Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then lower the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
Turn off the oven and allow the cream puffs to sit in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 5 minutes. This helps to prevent them from collapsing.
Transfer the puffs to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the puffs are cooling, prepare the filling by whipping the heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form.
Add the vanilla extract and sugar substitute gradually while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Once the puffs are cool, cut them in half horizontally and fill the bottom halves with the sugar-free vanilla cream.
Place the tops back on and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 189.2 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.2 g | 531% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1228 mg | 409% | |
| Sodium | 1006 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.8 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 426 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.
