Dessert

Profiteroles

Name: Profiteroles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup water; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; ½ tsp salt; 1 tbsp sugar; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; ¼ cup heavy cream (for sauce); 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for sauce)

Airy, golden choux pastry puffs filled with sweet whipped cream and drizzled with warm chocolate sauce. A French classic that looks impressive but is surprisingly straightforward to make at home.

230calper serving 3gprotein 12gcarbs 19gfat 20min prep 35min cook 12serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this

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Profiteroles — common questions

Can I make the choux puffs ahead of time?

Yes, bake the unfilled puffs up to 1 day in advance and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Fill with whipped cream no more than 2 hours before serving, or the puffs will soften.

Can I freeze profiteroles?

Freeze unfilled baked puffs in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before filling. Do not freeze filled profiteroles with whipped cream, as it will separate when thawed.

My puffs didn't rise properly—what went wrong?

The most common causes are adding eggs to paste that was too hot (they scrambled instead of creating steam), or opening the oven door too early. Ensure the paste cools for 3 minutes before adding eggs, and don't peek for the first 20 minutes of baking.

Can I make profiteroles without the whipped cream filling?

Yes, you can fill them with pastry cream, vanilla ice cream, or even a simple vanilla pudding. Pastry cream is the most traditional French version and won't weep like whipped cream.

What should I serve profiteroles with?

Profiteroles are typically served as a dessert on their own, with chocolate sauce and perhaps a cup of hot coffee or espresso alongside.

How do I store leftovers?

Filled profiteroles should be refrigerated and eaten within 2 hours. Unfilled baked puffs will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day; recrisp in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes before serving.