Low Sodium Chouquettes
Delight your taste buds with these airy, golden Low Sodium Chouquettes—an irresistible twist on the classic French choux pastry. Perfectly puffed and lightly sweetened, these bite-sized treats are made without added salt, relying on unsalted butter and a touch of granulated sugar for their delicate flavor. A hint of baking powder ensures a tender rise, while a dusting of glistening pearl sugar on top adds a delightful crunch. Ready in just 45 minutes, these low-sodium chouquettes are ideal for guilt-free snacking or an elegant addition to your dessert table. Whether served warm or at room temperature, they’re a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again.
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Ingredients
- 250 ml Water
- 80 g Unsalted butter
- 125 g All-purpose flour
- 4 Large eggs
- 10 g Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 50 g Pearl sugar
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Step 4
Return the saucepan to the heat and cook the dough for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to dry it out slightly. This step is crucial for the choux pastry texture.
Step 5
Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 3-5 minutes.
Step 6
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. If the dough is too stiff, add an additional egg or a tablespoon of water.
Step 7
Mix in the baking powder until fully incorporated.
Step 8
Using a spoon or a pastry bag fitted with a plain nozzle, pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 9
Sprinkle the pearl sugar generously over each mound of dough.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chouquettes are puffed, golden brown, and crisp on the outside.
Step 11
Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (723.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1560.6 |
| Total Fat 89.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 921.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 750.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 161.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 60.3g | |
| Protein 37.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 160IU | 0% |
| Calcium 161.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 427.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories