Sugar Free Chocolate Eclairs
Indulge guilt-free with these delightful Sugar Free Chocolate Eclairs, a low-carb twist on the classic French pastry that’s perfect for anyone watching their sugar intake. These luscious eclairs feature a light and airy choux pastry shell, expertly baked to golden perfection, and filled with a rich, velvety whipped cream sweetened with your favorite sugar-free alternative. Topped with a glossy dark chocolate glaze made from sugar-free chocolate, this recipe is a decadent treat without the guilt. Perfect for special occasions or a sophisticated dessert, these eclairs are not only easy to make but also irresistibly delicious. Enjoy the perfect balance of creamy, chocolatey, and sugar-free goodness with this elegant delicacy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 110 g Unsalted butter
- 240 ml Water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 130 g All-purpose flour
- 4 whole Large eggs
- 240 ml Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Sugar-free sweetener (e.g., erythritol)
- 100 g Sugar-free dark chocolate
- 50 ml Heavy cream (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, water, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat until the butter has melted and the mixture starts to boil.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the flour all at once. Mix vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Beat the eggs into the dough one at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and shiny and forms a thick ribbon when dropped from the spoon.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round or star nozzle. Pipe 10-12cm (4-5 inch) long eclair shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for expansion.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 180°C (350°F) and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
Remove the eclairs from the oven and use a skewer to poke two small holes in the bottom of each to release steam. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the filling, whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sugar-free sweetener together in a bowl until stiff peaks form.
Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a small nozzle. Insert the nozzle into the holes at the bottom of each eclair and fill with the whipped cream.
For the glaze, heat the sugar-free dark chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
Dip the tops of the filled eclairs into the chocolate glaze or spread the glaze over the tops with a small spatula. Allow the glaze to set for 10-15 minutes.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Enjoy your sugar-free chocolate eclairs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 195.6 g | 251% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.2 g | 546% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1228 mg | 409% | |
| Sodium | 524 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 439 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.
