Profiteroles

Profiteroles

Delicate choux pastry puffs filled with creamy vanilla custard and drizzled with rich chocolate sauce.

⏱ 45 minServes 12French

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Bring water and 1/2 cup butter to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in flour until combined.
  2. 2Beat in eggs one at a time until mixture is smooth and glossy. Pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  3. 3While puffs bake, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  4. 4Once puffs are cool, slice off the top and fill each with a dollop of whipped cream.
  5. 5For chocolate sauce, melt dark chocolate with 1/4 cup butter and milk over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  6. 6Drizzle warm chocolate sauce over filled profiteroles and serve immediately.

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