Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade profiteroles, where crispy choux pastry meets luscious whipped cream filling. Perfect for any celebration or a simple treat after a long day, these airy pastries are sure to impress with their stunning appearance and satisfying texture. Whether served as a dessert or a sweet snack, they offer endless possibilities for customization with various fillings and toppings. Get ready to wow your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter over medium heat until boiling.
- Add flour and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
- Let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well until smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and hollow inside.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fill cooled pastries with whipped cream using a piping bag.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg