Profiteroles (Cream Puffs)

Profiteroles are often served as part of a dessert known as ‘croquembouche,’ which is a tower of cream puffs held together with caramel.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Profiteroles (Cream Puffs)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: French Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 stick Unsalted butter
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Chocolate sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil water and butter in a saucepan. Add flour and stir until a smooth dough forms.
2. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
3. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
5. Slice the cooled puffs in half horizontally. Fill each puff with whipped cream and replace the tops.
6. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 8g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.