Low Fat Chocolate-Covered Cream Puffs

Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Chocolate-Covered Cream Puffs—delicate, airy pastries filled with a luscious low-fat vanilla cream and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze. This lightened-up version of the classic dessert uses skim milk, low-fat whipped topping, and just a hint of butter to keep the flavor rich without the extra calories. The choux pastry is baked to golden perfection, filled until irresistibly creamy, and dipped in a semi-sweet chocolate topping that adds a decadent finish. Perfect for special occasions or everyday treats, these cream puffs deliver all the elegance and indulgence with a healthier twist. Serve them chilled for a refreshing bite-sized dessert everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 3 large Eggs
• 1.5 cups Skim milk
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Low-fat whipped topping
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt over medium heat and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Once boiling, immediately add the flour, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the batter is smooth and glossy.

Step 6

Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe small mounds (about 1.5 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.

Step 7

Bake for 10 minutes at 425°F, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes more or until puffed and golden brown.

Step 8

Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 9

To make the filling, whisk together skim milk, cornstarch, and sugar in a medium saucepan until smooth.

Step 10

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes.

Step 11

Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Step 12

Allow to cool slightly, then fold in the low-fat whipped topping.

Step 13

Transfer filling to a piping bag filled with a small nozzle.

Step 14

Pierce a small hole in the side of each cooled puff and pipe in the filling until the puff is full.

Step 15

For the chocolate glaze, melt chocolate chips and low-fat milk in a small bowl over a simmering pot of water or in a microwave, stirring until smooth.

Step 16

Dip the top of each filled puff into the chocolate glaze and place back on the wire rack to set.

Step 17

Serve immediately or refrigerate and consume within 2 days for the best texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1198.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1812.8

Total Fat 72.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 637.2mg	0%
Sodium 1175.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 114.2g
Protein 50.7g	0%

Vitamin D 301.1IU	0%
Calcium 642.1mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 962.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.7%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 53.2%