Sugar-Free French Cruller
Discover the delightful charm of a **Sugar-Free French Cruller**, a light and airy pastry with all the elegance of the classic French treat—reimagined to suit a sugar-free lifestyle. This recipe features the traditional pâte à choux dough, enriched with fragrant vanilla and fried to golden, crispy perfection. Each cruller is dusted with a sugar-free powdered sweetener, offering the same irresistible sweetness without added sugar. With minimal prep time and an impressive presentation, these donuts are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a guilt-free dessert. Perfectly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these crullers will tantalize your taste buds while supporting your dietary goals.
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Ingredients
- 240 ml water
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 125 g all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g sugar-free powdered sweetener
- 1000 ml vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsalted butter, and salt. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the all-purpose flour all at once. Stir vigorously using a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the dough cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Gradually add the eggs to the dough, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
Step 5
Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
Step 6
Transfer the dough to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
Step 7
Cut parchment paper into 4-inch squares and pipe the dough into rings onto each square.
Step 8
In a large, deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Step 9
Carefully place the parchment paper with the piped dough into the hot oil, paper side up. After a few seconds, gently use tongs to remove the parchment. Fry until the crullers are golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 10
Remove the crullers from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Step 11
Once slightly cooled, dust the crullers with sugar-free powdered sweetener before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1745.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9057.9 |
| Total Fat 989.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 182.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 568.1g | |
| Cholesterol 965.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2668.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.5g | |
| Protein 38.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 164IU | 0% |
| Calcium 165.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 440.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories