Sugar-Free Classic French Crullers

Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these Sugar-Free Classic French Crullers—a delightful twist on the beloved French pastry. Crafted with a choux pastry base, these airy and light doughnuts are made without sugar, swapping in a granulated sugar substitute like erythritol or stevia for a deliciously guilt-free treat. Perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, these intricate dough rings are piped with a star tip for their signature ridges and fried to golden perfection. With a fragrant hint of vanilla and a simple preparation process, these sugar-free crullers are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant dessert spread. Indulge in the timeless charm of French pastries, now made healthier!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 125 ml water
• 60 g unsalted butter
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 75 g all-purpose flour
• 2 whole large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar substitute (erythritol or stevia)
• 500 ml vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

As soon as it reaches a boil, remove the pan from the 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.

Step 3

Return the pan to the heat and cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring, until a film forms on the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a large mixing bowl. Let it cool for about 5 minutes until warm, not hot.

Step 5

Beat the eggs in one at a time with a wooden spoon or electric mixer, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. The dough should be smooth and glossy.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla extract, baking powder, and sugar substitute.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.

Step 8

Cut parchment paper into 4-inch squares and pipe dough into rings on each square.

Step 9

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 175°C (350°F).

Step 10

Carefully place crullers, paper side up, in the oil. After a few seconds, remove the paper with tongs.

Step 11

Fry the crullers for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown.

Step 12

Remove the crullers from oil and drain on a cooling rack set over paper towels.

Step 13

Let the crullers cool slightly and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(879.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5148.3

Total Fat 562.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 104.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 504.9mg	0%
Sodium 1558.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 20.2g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 87.3mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 240.3mg	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: 93.4%

Protein: 1.5%

Carbs: 5.1%