Profiteroles

France

Also known as Cream Puffs

About Profiteroles

Profiteroles are small, round puffs of choux pastry filled with whipped cream, pastry cream or ice cream and covered with warm chocolate sauce. They are a classic French dessert.

Choux pastry puffs up in the oven because of the steam inside, leaving a hollow center ready to be filled. The crisp shells and cold, creamy filling make a nice contrast with the warm, glossy chocolate sauce.

Profiteroles are often served piled on a plate. A tall cone of cream puffs held together with caramel, called croquembouche, is a traditional French wedding cake.

Ingredients

• choux pastry
• whipped cream or ice cream
• chocolate sauce