Description
Classic French Profiteroles are delicate cream puffs filled with vanilla ice cream and drenched in chocolate sauce.
Ingredients
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- For the Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux):
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Filling:
- Vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
- For the Chocolate Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 200g dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Choux Pastry: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the flour all at once and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 2–3 minutes).
- Let the mixture cool for a few minutes before adding the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag (or use a spoon) and pipe small mounds onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Dampen your finger and smooth down any peaks.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Avoid opening the oven door too soon.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and poke a small hole in the side of each puff to let out steam. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make the Chocolate Sauce: In a small saucepan, heat the cream until just about to boil. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to melt, then stir in the sugar and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Assemble the Profiteroles: When the choux puffs are cool, slice them in half horizontally. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the bottom half and place the top back on.
- Arrange profiteroles on a serving plate and pour warm chocolate sauce generously over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: French Profiteroles, dessert, cream puffs, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream