Chocolate profiteroles

Chocolate profiteroles, a classic French choux pastry filled with sweet cream and topped with glossy chocolate, are undeniably irresistible. This treat combines soft pastry, rich filling, and indulgent topping in perfect harmony. This guide will lead you through each step of crafting these delights.

Ingredients

• Butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams)
• Water: 1 cup (240 ml)
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup (125 grams)
• Salt: 1/4 tsp (1.5 grams)
• Eggs: 4 large
• Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
• Sugar: 2 tbsp (30 grams)
• Semi-sweet chocolate: 4 oz (115 grams)

Preparation Time

• Prep: 25 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes
• Total: 55 minutes

Serves 4

Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 420 kcal
• Carbs: 30g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 32g
• Saturated Fat: 19g
• Sugar: 10g

(Note: Always consult a nutritionist for more specific advice)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Heat until the butter melts.
3. Stir in flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms a ball.
4. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring the mixture is smooth.
6. Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
8. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
9. Once the pastry has cooled, slice in half and fill with the whipped cream.
10. Melt the chocolate over low heat and drizzle over the filled profiteroles.

Tips

1. For a lighter pastry, ensure your oven is well preheated.
2. Using a piping bag can make filling the profiteroles easier.
3. Always melt chocolate on low heat to avoid burning.

Serving Suggestions

Chocolate profiteroles are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. They pair wonderfully with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a cold glass of milk.

CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES

Chocolate profiteroles, a classic French choux pastry filled with sweet cream and topped with glossy chocolate, are undeniably irresistible. This treat combines soft pastry, rich filling, and indulgent topping in perfect harmony. This guide will lead you through each step of crafting these delights.

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Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES

Amount per Serving

Calories

420

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

32

g

49

%

Saturated Fat

 

19

g

119

%

Carbohydrates

 

30

g

10

%

Sugar

 

10

g

11

%

Protein

 

6

g

12

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• Butter: 1/2 cup 115 grams
• Water: 1 cup 240 ml
• All-purpose flour: 1 cup 125 grams
• Salt: 1/4 tsp 1.5 grams
• Eggs: 4 large
• Heavy cream: 1 cup 240 ml
• Sugar: 2 tbsp 30 grams
• Semi-sweet chocolate: 4 oz 115 grams

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
• In a saucepan, combine water and butter. Heat until the butter melts.
• Stir in flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms a ball.
• Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes.
• Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring the mixture is smooth.
• Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
• Once the pastry has cooled, slice in half and fill with the whipped cream.
• Melt the chocolate over low heat and drizzle over the filled profiteroles.

Notes

TIPS

1. For a lighter pastry, ensure your oven is well preheated.
2. Using a piping bag can make filling the profiteroles easier.
3. Always melt chocolate on low heat to avoid burning.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Chocolate profiteroles are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. They pair wonderfully with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a cold glass of milk.