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Profiteroles, and where to source it

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Profiteroles are cream puffs turned dessert-plate: ice cream inside, warm chocolate poured over. The shell has to be baked crisp and dry, or the ice cream turns it to mush before it reaches the table.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep30 min
Cook30 min
Makes20 puffs
CuisineFrench
Cost$$
Vegetarian
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 20 puffs
Flour
Gives the choux the gluten structure to puff hollow.
1 cup
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Butter
Melted into the water for a tender shell.
1/2 cup
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Eggs
Added one at a time; their steam inflates the shells.
4 eggs
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Vanilla ice cream
The cold filling; a dense scoopable ice cream holds up better than soft-serve.
1 pint
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Dark chocolate
Melted with cream into the warm sauce poured over the top.
6 oz
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Water
Boiled with butter to start the paste.
1 cup
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerSheet pan
The Method
  1. Cook the pasteBoil water, butter and salt, stir in flour, and cook over medium heat 2-3 min until it films the pan bottom.
  2. Beat in eggsCool 5 min, then beat in eggs one at a time to a glossy ribbon.
  3. Pipe and bakePipe 1.5-inch rounds, bake at 425F for 15 min then 350F for 15 min until crisp and dry all through.
  4. Make the sauceWarm chocolate with a splash of cream over low heat, stirring until glossy and pourable.
  5. AssembleSplit cooled puffs, tuck in a small scoop of ice cream, stack on a plate, and pour warm chocolate over just before serving.
The Toolkit

Piping bags · Round tip · Ice cream scoop · Heavy saucepan · Sheet pan

Straight Answers
Can you make Profiteroles in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Profiteroles? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Profiteroles ahead of time? — Prep ahead

Best fried to order — the crunch fades if it sits. Do the breading or shaping ahead and cook it fresh when you serve.

Is Profiteroles gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Profiteroles vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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