Crispy, golden pastry filled with rich coffee mousse—because life’s too short for bland desserts. These profiteroles deliver a crunchy, airy shell with a luscious, espresso-infused filling that melts in your mouth. They look fancy but require shockingly little effort. Serve them at a dinner party and act like you slaved away all day. Drizzle with chocolate if you want extra drama. Or just eat them straight from the tray like a responsible adult. Either way, expect them to disappear fast.
Coffee Mousse-stuffed Profiteroles
Light choux pastry filled with silky coffee mousse. Crunchy, creamy, and dangerously addictive.
Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
For the Coffee Mousse
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Choux Pastry
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat water, butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan until boiling.
- Stir in flour and mix until dough forms a ball.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Cool completely before filling.
Prepare the Coffee Mousse
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Transfer mousse to a piping bag.
Assemble the Profiteroles
- Slice profiteroles in half.
- Pipe coffee mousse into the center.
- Place tops back on.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 3%
- Iron: 2%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Phosphorus: 2%
- Magnesium: 1%
