A profiterole (French: [pʁɔfitʁɔl]), chou à la crème (French: [ʃu a la kʁɛm]), also known alternatively as a cream puff (US), is a filled French choux pastry ball with a typically sweet and moist filling of whipped …

Apr 16, 2025 · Place a frozen ice cream ball onto the bottom half of each profiterole, then place the top half back on. (An offset spatula helps lift the ice cream quickly without it melting all over your hands.) …

Set aside. For serving, cut each profiterole in half crosswise, fill with a small scoop of ice cream, replace the top, and drizzle with slightly warm chocolate sauce.

Nov 7, 2018 · Those crispy, light as air profiterole balls are called choux pastry balls. It’s French and it’s magical. 4 simple ingredients: butter, water, egg and flour.

Watch my short, 4-minute video to see this profiterole recipe come to life. I’ll walk you through clever tips to make this elegant French dessert at home, teach you how to make a silky, pourable chocolate …

Mar 8, 2025 · Learn how to make classic profiteroles with this easy profiterole recipe! These pastries are filled with a custard and topped with rich chocolate.

Bad profiteroles are misshapen, underrisen, soggy affairs. Great profiteroles are crisp and delicate.

Nov 14, 2024 · Gently squeeze the filling inside until the profiterole feels full and heavy. Dip the top of the filled profiterole into the warm chocolate glaze and shake off any excess. Place it back on the …

Aug 24, 2025 · Cut each profiterole in half horizontally and fill with raspberry coulis before serving. Best enjoyed fresh, these profiteroles offer a crisp shell with a soft, airy interior, complemented by the …

Feb 11, 2025 · To glaze (optional, to create a shiny surface): Whisk 1 egg with 2 teaspoon of water. Using a pastry brush or clean paint brush, brush the glaze over the surface of each profiterole. *If …