Description
These French profiteroles are light, airy, and full of smooth vanilla cream. The chocolate ganache on top makes them rich and elegant. They look fancy but are simple to prepare at home. They are great for parties or any time you want a special dessert.
Ingredients
Choux Pastry:
1 cup water
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
Vanilla Cream Filling:
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large egg yolks
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons alcohol-free vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Chocolate Ganache:
8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a saucepan, heat water, butter, and salt until boiling.
3. Remove from heat. Add flour and stir until a smooth dough forms.
4. Return to stove. Cook 1–2 minutes to dry the dough slightly.
5. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well until smooth and glossy.
7. Pipe 1.5-inch mounds onto baking sheets.
8. Bake 20–25 minutes until puffed and golden. Do not open oven door.
9. Pierce each puff to release steam. Cool completely.
10.
11. Make Vanilla Cream:
12. Heat milk until it simmers.
13. Whisk sugar, yolks, and cornstarch in a bowl.
14. Slowly add hot milk while whisking continuously.
15. Return mixture to pan. Cook until thickened.
16. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool completely.
17. Fold in whipped cream.
18.
19. Make Chocolate Ganache:
20. Place chocolate in a bowl.
21. Heat cream to a simmer and pour over chocolate.
22. Wait 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
23.
24. Assemble:
25. Cut each puff in half.
26. Pipe vanilla cream into the base.
27. Dip the tops in ganache and place on top.
28. Chill until ganache sets.
Notes
• Use room temperature eggs to help the dough mix smoothly.
• Dry the dough on the stove for a better rise in the oven.
• Bake until deep golden to ensure crispness.
• Fill only after puffs are fully cooled.
• Chill after assembly for clean presentation and firm cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg