Chocolate Profiteroles Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture forms a ball and pulls away from sides of pan.
4. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
5. Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. The batter will be smooth and glossy.
6. Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain tip. Pipe mixture into 1-inch mounds, spacing them 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
9. Cut profiteroles in half horizontally. Fill each with a dollop of whipped cream.
10. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream to a simmer over medium heat. Pour over chocolate; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
11. Dip the top of each profiterole in the chocolate and place it on a serving tray. To serve, drizzle with any leftover chocolate ganache.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions

Chocolate profiteroles are a decadent dessert that will impress your guests. The light and airy choux pastry pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate filling and ganache. Serve them for a special occasion or anytime you’re in the mood for something sweet. These can be served as a dessert after dinner or can be a great treat for mid-day snacks.