Profiteroles

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the flour, salt, water and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
3. Transfer the dough to a bowl and let cool. Once cool, add the eggs one at a time, using an electric mixer on medium speed to combine.
4. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
7. Fill a pastry bag with the cream mixture and pipe into the cooled pastry puffs.
8. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Profiteroles are also known as cream puffs.
• The word profiterole is derived from the French word "profit", meaning "to please".
• The classic French dessert is believed to have originated in the 17th century.