Profiterole Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Dough:

  • 1 cup water

  • 100 grams butter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3 large eggs

• For the Cream Filling:

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 egg yolks

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• For the Chocolate Sauce:

  • 100 grams dark chocolate

  • 100 ml cream

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a saucepan, bring the water and butter to a boil. Once the butter is melted, add the salt.

   • Add the flour all at once and stir until the mixture forms a smooth dough that pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.

   • Let the dough cool slightly, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth.

2. Bake the Dough:

   • Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

   • Using a spoon or piping bag, drop small mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them apart.

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. After baking, leave the oven door slightly open to let them cool.

3. Prepare the Cream Filling:

   • In a saucepan, heat the milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until it comes to a boil.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and flour. Gradually add a little hot milk to the egg mixture and whisk quickly. Then return this mixture to the saucepan.

   • Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.

4. Prepare the Chocolate Sauce:

   • In a small saucepan, melt the dark chocolate and cream together over low heat, stirring until smooth.

5. Fill the Profiteroles:

   • Once cooled, make a small hole in the bottom of each profiterole or cut a slit in the side. Fill with the prepared cream.

6. Serve:

   • Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the filled profiteroles and serve immediately.