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Chocolate Profiteroles

Delightful airy pastries filled with creamy custard and draped in rich chocolate sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Pastry
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Choux Pastry
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Cut into pieces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
For the Custard Filling
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Glaze
  • 4 oz dark chocolate At least 70% cocoa
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation of Choux Pastry
  1. In a saucepan, combine the water, milk, unsalted butter, and salt. Heat over medium until the butter melts.
  2. Reduce heat and stir in the flour all at once. Stir aggressively until you form a smooth dough.
  3. Remove from heat and let the dough cool slightly. Gradually add eggs, mixing until smooth and glossy.
Baking the Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pipe mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake until golden brown, being careful not to overbake to avoid dryness.
Making the Custard
  1. In another saucepan, whisk together milk, egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook while whisking until thickened and creamy.
Filling the Profiteroles
  1. Once cooled, slice the profiteroles in half or use a piping bag to fill them with custard.
Preparing the Chocolate Glaze
  1. Heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling and pour it over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
Serving
  1. Drizzle the chocolate sauce over filled profiteroles and serve immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, choose high quality dark chocolate and consider making the custard and glaze ahead of time to save on preparation time.