Profiteroles Choux Puffs

Delight your taste buds with these elegant and indulgent Profiteroles Choux Puffs, a classic French dessert perfect for any occasion. Light and airy choux pastry is baked to golden perfection, then filled with luscious vanilla-infused whipped cream and topped with a silky drizzle of rich dark chocolate. This recipe balances simplicity and sophistication, featuring a straightforward technique to achieve perfectly puffed pastries and creamy, decadent fillings. Ideal for dinner parties or luxurious afternoon treats, these profiteroles are guaranteed to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. With step-by-step instructions, you’ll master this timeless dessert in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 80 grams Unsalted butter
• 240 ml Water
• 1 pinch Salt
• 5 grams Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 250 ml Heavy cream
• 15 grams Powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 150 grams Dark chocolate
• 60 ml Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the butter fully melts and the mixture starts to simmer.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat, add the flour all at once, and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a cohesive dough and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Step 4

Return the pan to low heat and cook the dough for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to remove excess moisture.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next. The final dough should be smooth, glossy, and thick enough to hold its shape when piped.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round nozzle. Pipe small mounds (about 4 cm in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm apart.

Step 8

Lightly dampen your finger with water and smooth out any peaks on the mounds.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puffs are golden brown and crisp. Avoid opening the oven during baking to prevent deflation.

Step 10

Remove the puffs from the oven and poke a small hole in the bottom of each to release steam. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 11

For the cream filling: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a small round nozzle.

Step 12

Fill each choux puff through the steam-release hole with the whipped cream filling.

Step 13

For the chocolate sauce: Melt the dark chocolate and milk together in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.

Step 14

Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the filled choux puffs before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1129.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3082.7

Total Fat 221.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1187.3mg	0%
Sodium 578.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 206.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 98.3g
Protein 50.7g	0%

Vitamin D 191.2IU	0%
Calcium 333.4mg	0%
Iron 26.6mg	0%
Potassium 1585.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.9%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 27.4%