Cream Puff
A cream puff, or profiterole, is a light, airy pastry made from choux dough that puffs up when baked, creating a hollow center typically filled with whipped cream, pastry cream, or ice cream. Originating in 16th-century France, it's a classic dessert enjoyed worldwide, often topped with chocolate glaze or powdered sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Cream puffs are high in carbohydrates and fat due to the butter, flour, and sugary fillings, providing a quick energy boost but minimal protein. A single serving contains roughly 250-350 calories, with key nutrients like calcium from dairy fillings and small amounts of iron from the flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 45 mg |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg |
Per 1 cream puff (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, cream puffs are a staple in French patisserie and have inspired variations like the Italian 'bignè' and the Danish 'vandbakkelse'. Nutritionally, their unique choux dough relies on steam for puffing rather than yeast or baking powder, making them a fascinating example of culinary chemistry.
