How to Make Profiteroles

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder + coconut oil

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cocoa powder + coconut oil is a lower-calorie option.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil.

Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.

Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown; do not open the oven during baking.

Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

In a bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.

Slice the cooled puffs in half and fill with whipped cream.

Melt dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.

Dip the tops of the filled cream puffs into the melted chocolate and let set on a wire rack.

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