How to Make a French Dessert That Will Impress Everyone: Profiteroles

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: whipped coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Whipped coconut cream is dairy-free and lower in calories.

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

Add flour and salt, stirring until the mixture forms a ball.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Pipe the dough onto a baking sheet in small mounds.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, combine 500 ml milk, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch; cook until thickened, then add 80 g butter and mix until smooth.

Cut the tops off the puffs and fill with custard cream.

Replace the tops and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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