Keto Cream Puffs

Ingredients:

For the Choux Pastry:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 large eggs

For the Filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 tablespoons powdered erythritol (adjust to taste)

For the Chocolate Glaze (Optional):

• 1/4 cup unsweetened chocolate (or sugar-free chocolate chips)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1-2 tablespoons powdered erythritol (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

For the Choux Pastry:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil and the butter is completely melted.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the almond flour until well combined. Return to low heat and continue to stir for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture forms a smooth ball of dough.
4. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for a few minutes.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and glossy.
6. Scoop or pipe the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can use a pastry bag or two spoons to shape them into small mounds, leaving some space between each.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cream puffs are golden brown and have puffed up.
8. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely.

For the Filling:

1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered erythritol until stiff peaks form.
2. Once the cream puffs have cooled, use a knife to make a small slit in the side of each puff.
3. Fill a pastry bag with the whipped cream mixture and pipe it into the cream puffs.

For the Chocolate Glaze (Optional):

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
2. Stir in powdered erythritol to sweeten to your desired level.
3. Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the filled cream puffs.

Allow the chocolate to set before serving.

Enjoy your Keto Cream Puffs! They are a delightful low-carb treat.