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Ingredients for Christmas Profiteroles

Pastry Shell

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs

Custard Filling

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large egg yolks
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven and prepare a baking sheet

Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Make the pastry dough

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the flour until well combined. Return the pan to low heat and continue stirring until the dough forms a smooth ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

3. Add the eggs

Remove the dough from heat and let it cool for a few minutes before adding the eggs, one at a time, stirring until well incorporated. The dough should be thick and smooth.

4. Pipe the dough onto the baking sheet

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each mound.

5. Bake the pastry shells

Bake the pastry shells for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and puffed up. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

6. Make the custard filling

In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and starts to boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

7. Assemble the profiteroles

Using a sharp knife, make a small slit in the bottom of each pastry shell. Fill a piping bag with the custard filling and pipe it into the shells through the slit. Repeat with all the shells.

8. Decorate and serve

You can decorate your Christmas profiteroles with powdered sugar, chocolate drizzle, or any other toppings of your choice. Serve them chilled and enjoy your delicious holiday dessert!

With their light and airy texture and rich custard filling, these Christmas profiteroles are a perfect addition to your holiday menu. Follow these simple steps and impress your guests with this classic French dessert. Happy baking!