How to Make the Perfect Profiteroles
French · Easy · 55 min · 16 servings
Profiteroles are a kid friendly French pastry that turns simple choux puffs into a stunning ice cream dessert. Kids go absolutely wild for these little cream puffs drizzled in warm chocolate sauce.
Why this recipe works
This Profiteroles recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 55 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 220 calories with 4g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 7 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 4 whole large eggs
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare Choux Dough
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Boil water and butter together in a medium saucepan. Add flour all at once and stir firmly until a smooth ball forms and dough pulls away from the pan. Cool for 5 minutes.
Step 2: Bake the Puffs
Beat in eggs one at a time until dough is smooth and glossy. Drop tablespoon sized rounds onto a parchment lined baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until deep golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
Step 3: Make Chocolate Sauce
Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit 2 minutes then stir until completely smooth and glossy.
Step 4: Fill and Serve
Slice each cooled puff in half horizontally. Place a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on the bottom half and replace the top. Arrange on a serving plate and drizzle generously with warm chocolate sauce.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- vanilla ice cream → whipped cream for a lighter kid friendly option
- semi sweet chocolate chips → milk chocolate chips for extra sweetness kids love
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Not cooking the dough long enough before adding eggs resulting in flat puffs
- Filling the profiteroles too early causing the pastry to go soggy
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 220 calories, 4g protein, 22g carbs, 13g fat, 1g fiber.
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