Low Fat Chouquettes
Indulge in the airy, golden perfection of Low Fat Chouquettes, a delightful French pastry that's as light on calories as it is on flavor. These guilt-free treats transform traditional chouquettes by using a reduced amount of butter, while still delivering the signature crisp exterior and fluffy interior you adore. Prepared with just a handful of simple pantry staples, these bite-sized choux pastries are generously topped with pearl sugar for a satisfying sweetness and crunch. Ready in under 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for elegant brunches, afternoon tea, or a snack that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Serve these low-fat chouquettes warm or at room temperature, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 250 ml Water
- 30 grams Unsalted Butter
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 150 grams All-Purpose Flour
- 4 large Eggs
- 50 grams Pearl Sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, salt, and granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter has melted.
Step 3
Remove the pan from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Step 4
Return the pan to low heat and continue to stir for another 2 minutes to dry out the dough slightly.
Step 5
Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. The dough should be thick but still fall from the spoon in a smooth, ribbon-like manner.
Step 7
Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large plain tip. Pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, each about the size of a cherry, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
Step 8
Sprinkle the mounds with pearl sugar generously.
Step 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chouquettes are puffed, golden brown, and firm to the touch.
Step 10
Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (696.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1300.2 |
| Total Fat 46.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 810.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 437.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 178.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 63.5g | |
| Protein 40.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 164IU | 0% |
| Calcium 154.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 443.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories