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Profiteroles

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Profiteroles have graced French dessert tables since the 16th century, their choux pastry technique a foundational skill of French patisserie.

Delicate choux pastry puffs filled with cream and drizzled in warm chocolate sauce — an elegant French dessert with a wonderfully light, airy texture.

Authentic France Profiteroles recipe
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
475 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

125mlwater
50gbutter
65gflour
2eggs
300mlwhipped cream
150gdark chocolate, melted

Method

1

Bring water and butter to a boil, then beat in flour off the heat to form a smooth dough.

2

Beat in eggs one at a time until glossy.

3

Pipe small mounds onto a baking tray and bake at 200C for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.

4

Cool, fill with whipped cream, and drizzle with warm melted chocolate before serving.

Chef's Tip

Pierce each puff with a skewer as soon as it comes out of the oven to let steam escape and keep them crisp.

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