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Profiteroles with Pastry Cream

Profiteroles with Pastry Cream

Indulge in the exquisite delight of Profiteroles with Pastry Cream, a classic French dessert that will captivate your senses. These airy choux pastry puffs are filled with a rich and creamy vanilla pastry cream, then topped with a luscious chocolate sauce. Perfect for celebrations, gatherings, or simply as a sweet treat at home, these delectable bites are sure to impress and satisfy everyone’s cravings. With a perfect balance of textures – crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside – these profiteroles are not only delicious but also fun to make!

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • pinch salt
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pastry cream by heating milk, sugar, and salt. Whisk together egg yolks, remaining sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla in a bowl. Temper the egg mixture with hot milk, then cook until thickened.
  2. Make the choux pastry by boiling water, butter, sugar, and salt. Stir in flour until it forms a ball. Cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time.
  3. Pipe small mounds onto a baking sheet and bake until golden brown.
  4. Create the chocolate sauce by melting cream with chopped chocolate and butter.
  5. Fill each cooled profiterole with pastry cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.
  • Author: Dahlia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 profiterole (40g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider infusing your pastry cream with orange zest or almond extract. To achieve the best texture for your choux pastry, ensure eggs are at room temperature.