Keto cream puffs are a low-carb, sugar-free version of the classic pastry. They are typically made using almond flour and other keto-friendly ingredients. Here’s a recipe for keto cream puffs:
Ingredients:
For the Choux Pastry:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
For the Keto Whipped Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered erythritol or a keto-friendly sweetener of your choice, to taste
For the Chocolate Drizzle (optional):
- 2 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
- Powdered erythritol, to taste (for sweetness)
Instructions:
For the Choux Pastry:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the almond flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a dough and pulls away from the sides of the saucepan. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, to the dough, beating well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
- Using a pastry bag or a spoon, drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cream puffs are puffed up, golden brown, and firm to the touch.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Keto Whipped Cream Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until it starts to thicken.
- Add the vanilla extract and powdered erythritol. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more sweetener if necessary.
For the Chocolate Drizzle (optional):
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil (or butter) in 20-30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth. Stir in powdered erythritol to sweeten to your taste.
Assemble the Keto Cream Puffs:
- Once the cream puffs have cooled, use a sharp knife to cut them in half horizontally.
- Spoon or pipe the keto whipped cream onto the bottom half of each cream puff.
- Place the top half of each cream puff back on top of the whipped cream.
- Drizzle with the optional chocolate sauce if desired.
- Serve and enjoy your keto cream puffs!
These keto cream puffs are a delicious and satisfying treat for those following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. They offer the creamy and sweet flavors you love in traditional cream puffs without the high sugar and carb content.
