Weight Watchers Cream Puffs

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Weight Watchers Cream Puffs are puffy, airy & covered with creamy sweetness. These puffs are a wise decision to make when one is a dessert lover and wants to watch his/her points. They look fancy, but are very simple to make. The pastry is light and brittle, the inside is, of course, empty, to be filled with a smooth-sweet filling. You do not have to use cream or full-fat items. In place of this, we are taking light and low-calorie foods that are full of taste yet have fewer calories. These Weight Watchers Cream Puffs are useful as party, snack/and dinner treats. The shell is perfectly golden, & the cream is very creamy and silky.

STATS:

  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Low-Calorie
  • Course: Dessert
  • Cuisine: French-American
  • Time for prep: 20 minutes
  • Cooking time: 25 minutes
  • Working time (total): 45 minutes
  • Size/serving: 1 puff
  • Total yield: 10 cream puffs
  • Level of difficulty: Medium
  • Mode of cooking: Oven + stove

EQUIPMENT:

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer/whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Piping bag/spoon

INGREDIENTS:

Regarding the puff shells:

  • Half a cup of water
  • Two tablespoons of margarine / light butter
  • Half a cup of all-purpose flour
  • Two huge eggs

Regarding the filling:

  • One cup of fat-free whipped cream
  • Half a cup of Greek yogurt without fat
  • One scoop of dry vanilla pudding mix without added sugar
  • Half a teaspoon of vanilla essence
  • Powdered sweetener for dusting (optional)

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

Light Butter:

  • By using reduced-fat or a light version, you reduce the amount of calories. It is nice to melt, and it is not a problem to make steam and puff it.

Flour:

  • The best amalgamates well with all-purpose flour. To prevent lumps in the batter sift when necessary.

Eggs:

  • They provide form and elevation of the puff. Eggs should never be omitted or subsituted in this case.

Whipped Topping:

  • Look for a brand that is fat free such as Cool Whip Free. It also prevents the filling being heavy.

Greek Yogurt:

  • Plain Greek yogurt is fat free and adds creaminess and protein. It adds richness to the filling without adding heavy cream.

Pudding Mix:

  • The mix used should be dry and free of sugar. It makes the filling thicker and provides it with flavor of vanilla.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Get the oven preheated to 400°F, or 200°C.
  2. Put sheets of parchment on a baking pan.
  3. Bring water and light butter to a boil in a saucepan.
  4. Take off the heat & rapidly mix in the flour.
  5. As the mixture forms a ball and separates from the sides, stir.
  6. Give the dough 3 to 5 minutes to cool.
  7. Blend in one egg till fully combined.
  8. Once more, whisk till the second egg is smooth.
  9. Divide the dough into ten mounds on the baking sheet using a spoon or a pipe.
  10. Bake till brown and puffy, 20 to 25 minutes.
  11. Take off and place on a rack to cool fully.
  12. Whisked topping, Greek yogurt, pudding mix, and vanilla should all be combined in a dish.
  13. Blend till smooth and fluffy. If necessary, chill to thicken.
  14. Cut each puff in half.
  15. Filling can be piped or spooned into each puff.
  16. If desired, pour a little sugar on top and cover.
  17. Before serving, let it cool for ten to fifteen minutes.

TIPS:

  • Indeed, be careful not to put eggs in hot dough.
  • Bake golden brown, or they will collapse with underbaking.
  • To get good results, the filling should be cooled prior to residency.
  • Pour fruits into the filling to make it sweet.
  • Unfilled puffs can be frozen and filled up.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Filled puffs should be kept in the refrigerator in a sealed container that is airtight. They can last for as long as two days. Consume within 24 hours for optimal effects.

FREEZER:

  • Unfilled puff shells can be kept frozen for a minimum of thirty days. Before serving, thaw at room temperature and fill. Fillings may become liquid if filled puffs are frozen.

FAQs:

Can I prepare the puffs in advance?

  • Yes. The shells can be made and stored by you. It has the best texture when filled before serving.

Are they calorie-free?

  • Yes. The puffs are light in ingredients and in portions. They are flavorful and yet not very high in calories.

Does it require me to have a piping bag?

  • No. It is possible to spoon the dough and the filling. It is simply tidier in a piping bag.

But what happens if I don’t have Greek yogurt?

  • It will work with light cream cheese or added whipped topping, just count the points.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 85
Carbs: 8g
Total carbs: 8g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 3.5g
Calcium: 30mg
Iron: 0.6mg
Vitamin A: 120 IU
Sodium: 90mg
Potassium: 80mg
Serving size: 1 cream puff
Serving yield: 10
The total Weight Watchers points per serving of Weight Watchers-Friendly Famous Cream Puffs is estimated at two to three (2 to 3) points.