profiterole
noun
pro·fit·er·ole
prə-ˈfi-tə-ˌrōl 
: a miniature cream puff with a sweet or savory filling
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Baked oysters, the beef cheek bourguignon, and the crème brûlée (or the profiteroles) are the dream lineup.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
French influence is apparent on the dessert menu, where the Tahitian vanilla profiteroles stole the show.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Two pastry chefs from Capri make desserts such as pistachio profiteroles and chocolate caprese.
—Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Young will be on the main stage Friday in the expo center demonstrating the technique behind eclairs, profiteroles, and other pate choux pastries.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
French influence is apparent on the dessert menu, where the Tahitian vanilla profiteroles stole the show.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Two pastry chefs from Capri make desserts such as pistachio profiteroles and chocolate caprese.
—Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
Young will be on the main stage Friday in the expo center demonstrating the technique behind eclairs, profiteroles, and other pate choux pastries.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Profiterole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profiterole. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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