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