Classic French Profiteroles: Indulgent Cream Puffs Made Easy
Learn how to make classic French profiteroles with this easy recipe that anyone can follow!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a pot, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and stir until it forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly, then mix in the eggs one at a time.
- Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before filling.
- Whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fill each pastry shell with whipped cream.
- Drizzle with chocolate ganache before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the pastries are completely cool before filling to avoid sogginess.
- These can be filled ahead of time but are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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