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Dessert profiterole with crispy exterior, cream filling, and pistachio topping
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Crispy profiterole with pistachio (70 g) has 270 calories. That works out to 385 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.7 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 15.7 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 78.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
270
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
27.7g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.8g
· 10% DV
Fat
15.7g
· 20% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 7% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.7 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.37 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 270 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 35 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 95 g | 366 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 462 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 539 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 693 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 210 g | 809 kcal |
Calculated from 385 calories per 100 g.
Crispy profiterole with pistachio is a cream-filled choux pastry dessert topped with pistachio and finished with a crisp outer layer. It combines a crunchy shell with a soft filling.
Crispy profiterole with pistachio is typically made with choux pastry, a cream filling, and pistachios. The crunchy finish may come from a thin layer of sweet pastry baked on top of the choux.
To make crispy profiterole with pistachio, bake small choux pastry rounds, cool and fill them with cream, then add pistachios. For a crisp topping, place a thin layer of sweet pastry on each round before baking.
Crispy profiterole with pistachio gets its crunch from the baked outer layer, which may be made with a thin sweet pastry topping. Once filled, moisture from the cream gradually softens the shell.
Crispy profiterole with pistachio has a crunchy exterior and pistachio topping, while regular profiteroles are usually soft choux buns filled with cream and served with chocolate sauce. Recipes and toppings vary.
You can prepare the pastry shells and cream for crispy profiterole with pistachio ahead of time, but fill them close to serving. This helps keep the shell crisp instead of letting the cream soften it.
Store crispy profiterole with pistachio in a covered container in the refrigerator because its cream filling needs to stay chilled. The shell will lose some crunch as it absorbs moisture, so it is best eaten soon.
You can freeze crispy profiterole with pistachio, but the finished dessert may soften after thawing. For a better texture, freeze the unfilled pastry shells, thaw and re-crisp them, then add the cream and pistachios.
Crispy profiterole with pistachio is generally served chilled or at room temperature, not piping hot. Serving it soon after filling helps preserve the contrast between the crisp shell and cool cream.
Crispy profiterole with pistachio pairs well with coffee or unsweetened tea. A simple drink complements the rich cream and nutty topping without competing with their flavors.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
82.6µg · 9% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.24µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
78mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.76µg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Sodium
102mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
115mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 270 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Crispy profiterole with pistachio is a variation on the French profiterole: small baked choux pastry puffs filled with cream, finished with a crisp outer layer and pistachio. Profiteroles are served in many countries, often as a plated dessert; this version brings a nutty flavour and added crunch to the soft-filled pastry.
Serve it chilled as a dessert after a meal, or with coffee for an afternoon treat. The pastry, cream and pistachio make it rich and energy-dense, rather than a light snack. If you want a smaller indulgence, share a piece or pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea.
Low
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Low
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 56:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (56:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.