Sugar-Free Classic Cream Puffs

Delight in the airy charm of **Sugar-Free Classic Cream Puffs**, a perfect guilt-free indulgence that pairs light, golden pastry shells with a luscious sugar-free vanilla cream filling. This recipe transforms the timeless French dessert into a low-sugar treat by swapping traditional sweeteners for erythritol or stevia, making it ideal for those watching their sugar intake. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create delicate puffs that are crisp on the outside and irresistibly creamy on the inside. Perfect for diabetic-friendly desserts, elegant tea parties, or any occasion that calls for a refined sweet treat, these cream puffs are as satisfying as they are beautiful. Serve them as-is or dust with a sugar-free powdered sweetener for an extra touch of elegance!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 pieces large eggs
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol or stevia)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and add the flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Step 4

Remove the dough from heat and let it cool for about 5 minutes. The dough should still be warm but not hot enough to cook the eggs.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then lower the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Step 8

Turn off the oven and allow the cream puffs to sit in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 5 minutes. This helps to prevent them from collapsing.

Step 9

Transfer the puffs to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

While the puffs are cooling, prepare the filling by whipping the heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form.

Step 11

Add the vanilla extract and sugar substitute gradually while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 12

Once the puffs are cool, cut them in half horizontally and fill the bottom halves with the sugar-free vanilla cream.

Step 13

Place the tops back on and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1005.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2336.8

Total Fat 189.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 106.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1228mg	0%
Sodium 1006.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 0.8g
Protein 36.8g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 155.3mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 425.6mg	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: 73.1%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 20.6%