Low Fat Mini Eclairs

Indulge guilt-free with these delightful Low Fat Mini Éclairs, a lighter twist on the classic French pastry! These airy, golden shells are baked to perfection and filled with a luscious low-fat vanilla cream, made with skim milk and a touch of low-fat cream cheese for a silky texture. Topped with a glossy layer of rich dark chocolate, each bite is a heavenly blend of creamy, chocolatey, and light. Perfect for parties, tea-time treats, or a sophisticated dessert, these mini éclairs are a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising on flavor. Plus, with a total prep and bake time of just one hour, they’re surprisingly easy to whip up at home! Whether you're counting calories or simply looking for a lighter dessert option, these low-fat éclairs are guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 120 ml Water
• 30 g Unsalted butter
• 1 pinch Salt
• 60 g All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 240 ml Skim milk
• 20 g Cornstarch
• 50 g Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 60 g Low-fat pastry cream cheese
• 100 g Dark chocolate

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 120 ml of water, 30 g of unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt to a rolling boil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the 60 g of all-purpose flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and leaves the sides of the pan. This should take around 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring the first egg is fully incorporated before adding the second. The dough should be glossy and smooth.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small, 5 cm (2-inch) lines onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space in between.

Step 7

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the eclairs are puffed and golden. Pierce each eclair with a skewer to let the steam escape and return them to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. Let them cool on a wire rack.

Step 8

Meanwhile, prepare the filling. In a saucepan, combine 240 ml of skim milk and 50 g of granulated sugar. Heat until just simmering.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together 20 g of cornstarch with a little cold milk until smooth, then add it to the milk and sugar mixture.

Step 10

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in 60 g of low-fat pastry cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 11

Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a small tip.

Step 12

Once the eclairs have cooled, insert the tip of the piping bag into the end of each eclair and fill them with the low-fat cream mixture.

Step 13

For the topping, melt 100 g of dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.

Step 14

Dip the top of each filled eclair into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and place them back on the wire rack to set.

Step 15

Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(793.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1630.5

Total Fat 75.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 472.9mg	0%
Sodium 651.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 114.9g
Protein 42.6g	0%

Vitamin D 190.9IU	0%
Calcium 549.1mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 1437.2mg	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: 42.2%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 47.3%