9/2/2024 Profiterole

Profiteroles, delightful French pastries, are airy choux pastry balls filled typically with sweet cream and often topped with chocolate sauce. Historically, they trace their origins back to the 16th century and Catherine de' Medici's Italian pastry chefs who brought the technique of choux pastry to France. Originally, they were savory, filled with ingredients like cheese or meat, but over time, they evolved into the sweet treats we know today. Cultural lore suggests that they were named "profiteroles" because they were seen as a way to profit from the delicious flavors of both pastry and filling. Their popularity spread throughout the Francophonie, becoming a beloved dessert in French cuisine and beyond.