Profiteroles
Profiteroles (proh-FEE-teh-ROHL)
Cream Puffs with Chocolate
Crisp, airy choux pastry puffs filled with cold vanilla ice cream or pastry cream, drenched in a cascade of warm dark chocolate sauce.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Vessel: dessert plate
Garnishes: chocolate sauce, powdered sugar
Accompaniments: whipped cream
Instructions
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1
Bring water, milk, butter, salt, and sugar to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add flour all at once, stir vigorously.
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2
Return to medium heat and stir until the dough forms a ball and pulls from the sides (about 2 min). Cool 5 min.
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3
Beat in eggs one at a time until the dough is smooth, glossy, and falls from a spoon in a V-shape.
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4
Pipe walnut-sized mounds onto a lined baking sheet. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25 min until puffed, golden, and hollow-sounding.
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5
Cool completely. Cut each puff in half, fill with a scoop of ice cream or pastry cream.
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6
Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir until smooth. Pile profiteroles on plates, pour warm chocolate sauce over.
Did You Know?
The croquembouche — a towering cone of profiteroles bound with caramel — is the traditional French wedding cake.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- saucepan
- baking sheet
- piping bag
- wire rack
Garnishing
chocolate sauce, powdered sugar
Accompaniments
whipped cream
The Story Behind Profiteroles
Choux pastry was invented by Panterelli, chef to Catherine de Medici, in the 16th century. The profiterole evolved in French pâtisserie as choux was perfected, becoming one of the most beloved desserts in the French repertoire.
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