Profiteroles

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large egg yolks
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and salt, stirring vigorously until it forms a ball.
3. 3 Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
4. 4 Pipe tablespoon-sized rounds onto the prepared sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake another 5 minutes.
5. 5 For the pastry cream, heat milk in a saucepan. Whisk sugar and cornstarch in a bowl, then add egg yolks and vanilla; whisk until thick.
6. 6 Gradually whisk hot milk into yolk mixture, then return to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7. 7 Cool pastry cream. Melt chocolate with cream in a double boiler or microwave for glaze.
8. 8 Once puffs are cool, slice off tops and fill with pastry cream. Dip tops in glaze and place back onto profiteroles.

Equipment

• Piping bag
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Variations

• Fill with whipped cream and fresh berries for a lighter option.
• Dip in caramel sauce instead of chocolate glaze for a twist.

Substitutions

• Use almond extract in place of vanilla for a nutty flavor.
• Substitute almond milk for dairy milk to make it dairy-free.

Pairings

• Serve with a glass of dessert wine or a café au lait.

Nutrition

Tips

• Pipe profiteroles onto parchment paper early to avoid last-minute stress.
• Use a piping bag fitted with a large round tip for uniform puffs.

Storage

Store filled profiteroles in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.

Freezing: Freeze unfilled profiteroles for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature before filling and glazing.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
• Pair with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

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