Sugar Free Chocolate Eclairs

Submitted by Jellyqueen

"I found this online and have made it several times where it's been gobbled up by diabetics and non-diabetics alike! I hope you'll like it, too!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 8 eclairs

ingredients

• Dough

• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs

• Vanilla Filling

• 1 1⁄4 cups cold nonfat milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup fat-free cool whip

• Chocolate Topping

• 1 1⁄2 cups cold nonfat milk
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix

directions

1. DOUGH: In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil and add flour all at once, stirring until a smooth ball forms.
2. Remove from the heat: let stand for 5 minutes and add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition: continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny.
3. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag, seal, and cut a 1" hole in one corner of the bag.
4. Pipe eight 3 1/2" logs onto an ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake at 450F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 400F and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
6. Transfer to a wire rack and immediately put a slit in each to allow steam to escape; cool and carefully cut off tops.
7. Set tops aside and remove soft dough from the inside with a fork.
8. VANILLA FILLING: In a mixing bowl, beat milk, vanilla, and pudding on low speed for 2 minutes or until thickened, fold in whipped topping and set aside.
9. CHOCOLATE FROSTING: In another mixing bowl, beat milk and chocolate pudding for 2 minutes or until thickened.
10. Spoon vanilla filling into eclairs, replace tops and frost with chocolate topping.
11. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Crimson Thyme]

I made these yesterday and they were a hit! Even my daughter's friend, who normally runs from sugar free stuff, said he never would have known it was sugar free if I hadn't told him. I did change the topping though, I bought a tub of Sugar free chocolate frosting and added it to the top. I also used Sugar free Cool Whip instead of Fat free, since fat free cool whip has just as much sugar as the regular whipped topping. Awesome sugar free treat! Thanks!

 

[Lisa M.]

This recipe was a total hit! No one could believe they were sugar free! Will definitely make these again . Recipe makes about 14 mini Eclairs. Perfect portion sizes. Love this new Fav.

 

[rachelcalsbeek]

I absolutely love this recipe. I wasn't necessarily looking for something sugar free, but I was looking for lower calorie. I am NOT a baker, and I had no trouble with this. It was actually a lot easier than I expected. The only issue I had was that I ended up with 7 eclairs instead of 8, but I made the first couple a little too big. I wasn't sure if I liked the chocolate pudding frosting, but after refrigerating them overnight, it tasted better. The filling is absolutely perfect. So simple and delicious. I also drizzled lite Hershey's syrup on top. Amazing dessert!

 

[Paula Z.]

I can't wait to make these,as I love Chocolate Eclairs , but always wish the filling had less custard and more whipped cream. Now hearing how easy the dough is I can fill them with whipping cream with a little pudding mixed in until I get the flavor to MY liking. THANK YOU ALL for the great ideas, as I am pre-diabetic but trying to eat better.

 

[regstonge]

easy to do and really yummy, the vanilla filling is incredible... My daughter always bring me some from the conner pastry place. Mine were better except for the chocolate on top, ever though its really good, I need to fine another recipe for the chocolate topping.. any suggestions...(more sweet)