Pastries & desserts

Profiteroles

Small choux pastries filled with cream or ice cream, often served with chocolate sauce.

Say it: proh-fee-teh-ROL (approximate English pronunciation)

Profiteroles are small choux shells served with a filling and usually a sauce. Cream-filled versions are common, while restaurant desserts may use ice cream. Chocolate sauce often completes the plate. They share a pastry base with éclairs but are usually round and served as several small pieces.