Description
Indulge in the exquisite delight of homemade profiteroles, the perfect balance of airy pastry and rich filling. These delightful cream puffs, filled with luscious whipped cream and drizzled with decadent chocolate sauce, are ideal for any occasion. Whether celebrating a special event or treating yourself to a sweet escape, these profiteroles promise to impress and satisfy your cravings. Their elegant presentation and delightful flavors will undoubtedly steal the show at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water and butter until melted.
- Stir in flour and salt, mixing vigorously until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Pipe small mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Slice cooled profiteroles in half, fill with whipped cream, and drizzle with melted chocolate sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg