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Nutty Profiteroles
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or hazelnuts)
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of butter, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup of flour to the saucepan and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add 4 eggs, one at a time, to the dough, beating well after each addition until smooth and glossy.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 1 1/2-inch mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the profiteroles are golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a mixing bowl, whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Transfer the whipped cream to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the top off each profiterole. Pipe the whipped cream into the cavity of each profiterole, then replace the tops.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the filled profiteroles.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the chocolate-drizzled profiteroles. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Profiteroles, a classic French dessert, have a rich history dating back to the 16th century. The delicate choux pastry, filled with luscious cream and topped with decadent chocolate sauce, has been a favorite in French cuisine for centuries. The addition of chopped nuts adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to this beloved treat. Renowned chefs like Auguste Escoffier and Julia Child have popularized profiteroles, and today, they can be found in upscale patisseries and fine dining restaurants across France. For the best version of this dish, seek out a patisserie in Paris, where skilled pastry chefs craft the perfect balance of light, airy pastry, creamy filling, and indulgent chocolate sauce. Whether enjoyed in a quaint bistro in Lyon or a Michelin-starred restaurant in Bordeaux, profiteroles with a sprinkle of chopped nuts are a true delight for dessert enthusiasts.
60 min
12
220 calories
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