Profiterole
Profiteroles are classic French pastries made from choux dough, typically filled with whipped cream, pastry cream, or ice cream, and generously topped with a rich chocolate sauce. They originated in France and are a beloved dessert in many cuisines around the world.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fats due to the buttery pastry, sweet fillings, and chocolate sauce, with a moderate amount of protein from the eggs and dairy. A typical serving of three profiteroles can range from 400 to 600 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 50 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin D | 15 IU |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.15 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 serving (3 pieces, approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Profiteroles are unique because their light, hollow shells are created by steam during baking, allowing them to be elegantly filled and assembled into towering desserts like croquembouche for celebrations.
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