Profiteroles
Classic profiteroles are light and airy choux pastry puffs filled with whipped cream or custard and topped with rich chocolate sauce. This elegant French dessert is perfect for special occasions and easy to customize with your favorite fillings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 profiteroles
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup whipping cream or custard (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional)
- 150 g dark or milk chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
- Return to low heat and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring to slightly dry the dough.
- Transfer dough to a bowl and let cool for a few minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Pipe or spoon small rounds onto the prepared tray, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Do not open the oven door while baking.
- Remove and cool completely.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form (if using).
- Fill profiteroles by piping cream inside or slicing and filling.
- Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate, stirring until smooth to make sauce.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce over filled profiteroles and serve.
Notes
Ensure dough is not too hot before adding eggs to avoid scrambling.Bake until fully golden to prevent soggy centers.Do not open the oven door early, or the puffs may collapse.Use a piping bag for evenly shaped profiteroles.Fill just before serving to maintain crispness.
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