Easy Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce

Craving a dessert that feels fancy but is surprisingly simple to make? These Easy Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce are light, airy cream puffs filled with sweet whipped cream or custard and drizzled with warm, silky chocolate. A French classic that impresses every time — and you don’t need to be a pastry chef to pull it off!

Ingredients:

For the choux pastry:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs

For the filling:

1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the chocolate sauce:

100g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate (chopped)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter (optional, for shine)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the choux pastry:
In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in flour all at once. Return to heat and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides and forms a ball.
Add eggs:
Let the dough cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each until smooth and glossy.
Bake the puffs:
Pipe or spoon small mounds onto the baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until puffed and golden. Let cool completely.
Prepare the filling:
Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Slice profiteroles in half and fill with whipped cream.
Make the chocolate sauce:
Heat cream in a saucepan until steaming. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth. Stir in butter if using.
Assemble and serve:
Drizzle warm chocolate sauce over filled profiteroles and serve immediately. Optional: dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.