WW Chocolate Eclairs

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The WW Chocolate Eclairs are luxurious and yummy. This version uses WW-friendly products that are healthier and lighter. 45 minutes is the time requirement for making these delicious WW Chocolate Eclairs. Weight Watchers can easily consume these without having the guilt of consuming heavy, sweet treats. This version of the recipe provides the perfect solution for satisfying sweet cravings and keeping calories and WW points lower. We make a lighter base, filling, and topping for this version. You can prepare these sweet treats for parties, celebrations, occasions, gatherings, or tea time as well.

STATS:

  • Number of calories: 130 kcal
  • Prep duration: 20 minutes
  • Cook duration: 25 minutes
  • Total duration: 45 minutes
  • Portion size: 1 eclair
  • Cuisine: French-inspired
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 8

EQUIPMENT:

  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking tray
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

ECLAIR SHELLS:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • One tbsp Light butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs (medium)

FILLING:

  • 3/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

CHOCOLATE TOPPING:

  • 30 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
  • 2 tbsp skim milk

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WATER:

  • We utilize water for the shells become fluffy. The inside of the shells becomes empty, and we can place the filling inside them. For an alternative, you may use milk. Using milk will raise WW points and calories.

LIGHT BUTTER:

  • Butter adds a nice taste to the eclairs, and it also makes a soft dough. You may also utilize light margarine in place of this ingredient. Another option includes coconut oil. With the use of coconut oil, the WW points will change, and so will the taste.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • Whole wheat flour is an alternative over all-purpose flour. Using that will create dence eclairs. The all-purpose flour gives a nice shape to the shells.

EGGS:

  • Eggs are useful in rising the dough for the eclairs. These also help in giving them a proper shape. These make the recipe richer. There is no good alternative for eggs in this specific recipe.

FAT-FREE GREEK YOGURT:

  • We need something to fill in the pastry for the eclairs. We avoid heavy creams since this is a  Weight Watchers recipe. Instead, we utilize this fat-free Greek yogurt for the filling. This keeps the caloric content lower and also provides this dessert with protein. For substitution, use light whipped topping. Using this alternative may raise WW points.

SUGAR-FREE VANILLA PUDDING MIX:

  • We utilize this product for the thickness of the fat-free Greek yogurt. This also provides the dessert with a sweet taste. If you need an alternative for this, use a low-calorie sweetener + cornstarch.

DARK CHOCOLATE (70% COCOA):

  • This dark chocolate contains less sugar. This can also provide us with a good chocolate taste. Using sugar-free chocolate is also an option.

SKIM MILK:

  • Skim milk is a good option to use for Weight Watchers. Along with this, the chocolate can melt very easily. Using oat or almond milk is also fine.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. The oven needs preheating at 200°C.
  2. Then, take a piece of parchment to cover the tray with it.
  3. Take a saucepan and warm up light butter along with water.
  4. Include the flour in the mixture and suddenly start mixing.
  5. Take the saucepan away from the flame after you create the dough.
  6. Then cool it down for some time.
  7. Include one egg in the mixture and stir it properly.
  8. Then crack in the other egg to create a shiny-looking dough.
  9. Place the dough inside a piping bag.
  10. Create the small eclair dough pieces from the piping bag over the tray.
  11. The baking requirement for the eclair dough is 25 minutes.
  12. Then you need to cool them down over a cooling rack.
  13. Mix the filling products inside a bowl and cut the eclairs to fill with the mix.
  14. Then, use the skim milk to melt with the chocolate to create a chocolate coating.
  15. Spread it over the eclairs, and now your chocolate eclairs are ready to enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can refrigerate the eclairs for a chilled dessert idea. The filling will become slightly solid as well.
  • Place some berries along with these eclairs to provide a nice look for the presentation.
  • You can also easily pair these eclairs with coffee.

TIPS:

  • When baking the outer shells for the eclairs, make sure to keep the oven closed.
  • You can also consider refrigerating the eclairs to have a good, chill dessert texture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Use a box that is tight to keep these eclairs for about 2 days.

FREEZER:

  • You can only place the shells inside the freezer for one month.

FAQs:

Can I prepare these eclairs in advance?

  • You may consider making the shells beforehand. Then fill them up whenever you need to serve this dessert.

Can diabetics eat this sweet treat?

  • The sugar level is actually low in these eclairs, but always check such things with your doctor.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net carbs: 15 g

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 7 grams

Fat: 3 g

Calories: 130 kcal

Sodium: 120 mg

Calcium: 80 milligrams

Iron: 1.2 mg

Total carbs: 18 grams

Potassium: 150 mg

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Portion size: 1 eclair

Serving: 1

WW Points: 4 points