Profiteroles

Light, airy, and filled with luscious cream, profiteroles are a true French pastry classic.

These delicate choux puffs are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, making them the perfect vessel for rich pastry cream or whipped cream. Topped with a decadent chocolate sauce or dusted with powdered sugar, they are an elegant yet surprisingly simple dessert to make at home. Follow this easy recipe to create delicious profiteroles that will impress every guest!

For the chou pastry

Makes about 20 choux

• 120 ml of water

• 45 g of butter (cut in small piece)
• 1 pinch of salt
• 5 g of sugar
• 75 g of flour
• 2 eggs

Filling: Vanilla Ice cream (store bought)

Hot chocolate sauce

• 1/4C dark chocolate
• 1/4 C heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. In a saucepan, combine water, milk, salt, sugar, and butter.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat and immediately add the flour. Mix vigorously until a smooth dough forms.
4. Place the saucepan back on low heat for 3 to 4 minutes to gently dry the dough.
5. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and allow it to cool. Once the dough is no longer hot, gradually add the eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition. The result should be a smooth dough.
6. Fill a pastry bag with the dough mixture.
7. On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, create choux using the pastry bag.
8. Bake the choux in the preheated oven for approximately 40 minutes. Avoid opening the oven door during baking. The pastries should be fully baked and golden brown.
9. Allow the baked pastries to cool on a wire rack.
10. Make the chocolate sauce: Heat the cream in a saucepan. Pour over the chocolate and let it melt slowly.
11. Open your petits choux with a knife and scoop vanilla ice cream inside. Pour the chocolate sauce over the profiteroles.

Whether you're making them for a special occasion or simply to indulge, homemade profiteroles are always a delight. With their crisp shells, creamy filling, and delicious toppings, they bring a touch of French patisserie magic to any table. Give this recipe a try and enjoy these irresistible treats!