profiterole

noun

pro·​fit·​er·​ole prə-ˈfi-tə-ˌrōl How to pronounce profiterole (audio)
: a miniature cream puff with a sweet or savory filling

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While her stack of profiteroles is a little wonky, both judges love her white-chocolate and coconut fillings as well as the variety with dark chocolate and caramel inside. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024 Anyway, the first challenge is to make profiteroles, which, at least in the U.S., are choux pastry that is usually filled with ice cream. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024 For dessert, choose from Valrhona chocolate souffle, profiteroles or ricotta beignets. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 13 Nov. 2024 The pastry session delves into the world of French patisserie, creating delights such as profiteroles, chocolate tarts and artisanal cookies. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for profiterole 

Word History

Etymology

French, perhaps from profit profit

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of profiterole was in 1884

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“Profiterole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profiterole. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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