🍷 Prosciutto, Goat Cheese & Basil Profiterole

These prosciutto, goat cheese & basil profiteroles transform classic French pâte à choux pastry into an elegant wine-country lunch. Filled with creamy goat cheese, delicate prosciutto, fresh basil, and a touch of honey, these savory profiteroles offer the perfect balance of rich, salty, sweet, and fresh flavors.

Inspired by the vineyards and gourmet cafés of Northern California, this recipe proves that profiteroles are far more than dessert. Perfect for brunch, picnics, wine tastings, entertaining, or a light lunch, these beautiful handheld pastries are simple to assemble and unforgettable to serve. Part of The Nomad Kitchen French Pastry Series.

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✨ The Nomad Kitchen French Pastry Series ✨

A Little Taste of Wine Country

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Not every profiterole needs to be dessert.

One of the wonderful things about classic pâte à choux pastry is that it works beautifully with savory ingredients. The same delicate French pastry shell that cradles pastry cream and berries can also become the perfect vessel for artisan cheeses, cured meats, fresh herbs, and elegant lunch creations.

Inspired by the flavors of California wine country, these Prosciutto, Goat Cheese & Basil Profiteroles combine creamy goat cheese, delicate ribbons of prosciutto, fragrant fresh basil, and a touch of honey inside a light and airy French pastry shell.

The result is simple, sophisticated, and absolutely delicious.

Perfect for brunches, picnics, wine tastings, afternoon gatherings, or an elegant lunch on the patio.

🥐 Start Here

Prepare one batch of:

✨ Perfect Classic Pâte à Choux Pastry

Bake until golden, airy, and hollow.

Allow to cool completely before filling.

🧀 Ingredients

🥐 6 profiterole shells

🧀 4 ounces goat cheese, softened

🥓 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto

🌿 Fresh basil leaves

🍯 Honey

🧂 Fresh cracked black pepper

✨ Optional microgreens for garnish

🧀 Goat Cheese Filling

1️⃣ Allow goat cheese to soften at room temperature.

2️⃣ Whisk until smooth and creamy.

3️⃣ Add a teaspoon of honey if desired.

4️⃣ Season lightly with black pepper.

🌿 Assembly

1️⃣ Slice profiteroles in half.

2️⃣ Spread a generous layer of whipped goat cheese.

3️⃣ Add ribbons of prosciutto.

4️⃣ Layer with fresh basil leaves.

5️⃣ Drizzle lightly with honey.

6️⃣ Replace pastry tops.

7️⃣ Garnish with additional basil and cracked pepper.

8️⃣ Serve immediately.

✨ Nomad Kitchen Notes

This recipe is proof that profiteroles aren't just for dessert.

The salty richness of prosciutto, the tang of goat cheese, the freshness of basil, and the touch of honey create a beautiful balance of flavors.

Serve with:

🍾 Sparkling wine

🍷 Rosé

🥂 Champagne

🍇 Fresh fruit

🧀 Artisan cheese boards

These elegant little pastries are perfect for entertaining because they can be assembled in minutes and look far more complicated than they actually are.

Bleep the tattoo's official pastry review: "I thought we were making lunch. Apparently we're opening a winery."

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Tré Taylor & Bleep the Tattoo

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