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Salted Caramel Profiteroles

Delight in these crispy French pastries filled with cream and drizzled with rich homemade salted caramel, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 profiteroles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Ensure it's unsalted for better control of saltiness.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs Add one at a time to the mixture.
For the Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream Beat until stiff peaks form.
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Heat until melted and amber in color.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Stir in after heavy cream.
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation of Choux Pastry
  1. In a saucepan, combine water and unsalted butter, and bring it to a boil.
  2. Once boiling, add in the flour, stirring vigorously until the mixture forms a ball.
  3. Allow it to cool slightly.
Incorporating Eggs
  1. Add the eggs one at a time to the flour mixture, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
Piping Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Using a piping bag, portion out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to create small rounds, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Baking Profiteroles
  1. Bake the puffs for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and puffed up.
  2. Do not open the oven door during baking!
Making Salted Caramel
  1. In a saucepan, heat granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring until melted and turning amber.
  2. Remove from heat and carefully add in heavy cream, then stir in brown sugar, sea salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Preparing Cream Filling
  1. Beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Once the profiteroles are cooled, cut a small slit in each to pipe in the cream.
Assembly
  1. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the filled profiteroles.
  2. Enjoy your delightful creations!

Notes

If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve them cold or let them sit at room temperature. The texture may not withstand freezing, so it’s best to enjoy them fresh.