Description
Hazelnut Praline Profiteroles are elegant, bite-sized French desserts made from airy choux pastry filled with whipped cream or custard, topped with a smooth chocolate glaze and crunchy hazelnut praline—perfect for entertaining or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- Choux Pastry:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- Filling (choose one):
- 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla (whipped cream)
- or 1 1/2 cups pastry cream (vanilla custard)
- or 1 cup Nutella mixed with 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate Glaze:
- 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (optional for shine)
- Hazelnut Praline:
- 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the choux pastry: In a saucepan, bring water, butter, and salt to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Return to heat, stir until dough forms a ball. Cool slightly.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth and glossy. Pipe or spoon onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool completely.
- Prepare the filling: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, or prepare pastry cream or Nutella mixture. Transfer to a piping bag.
- Make chocolate glaze: Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Add butter for sheen.
- Make hazelnut praline: Melt sugar with water in a pan until golden. Stir in hazelnuts and salt. Pour onto parchment, cool, then chop finely.
- Assemble: Slice tops or pierce bottoms of profiteroles, fill with cream, dip tops in glaze, and sprinkle with praline.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Substitute almonds for hazelnuts if desired.
- For a fruity variation, add berry compote inside.
- Add espresso to the cream for coffee flavor.
- Make mini versions for bite-sized treats.
- Store unfilled shells in an airtight container or freeze. Fill just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg