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Dark Chocolate 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
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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 unsalted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Add 1 cup of all-purpose 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 large eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe 1-inch mounds onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a heatproof bowl, place 8 ounces of chopped dark chocolate. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Let the ganache cool to room temperature.
- Once the profiteroles are cooled, use a sharp knife to slice each in half horizontally. Spoon or pipe the dark chocolate ganache into the bottom half of each profiterole and place the top half back on.
- Dust the profiteroles with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
Profiteroles, a classic French dessert, have a rich history dating back to the 16th century. This delectable treat consists of light, airy choux pastry filled with a creamy, decadent dark chocolate ganache. Renowned chefs like Auguste Escoffier and Julia Child have popularized this dessert, making it a staple in French cuisine. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in renowned patisseries and fine dining restaurants in Paris, where skilled pastry chefs meticulously craft each profiterole to perfection. The key to achieving the ultimate profiteroles lies in achieving the perfect balance of crisp, golden pastry and luscious, velvety dark chocolate ganache. Whether enjoyed as a standalone dessert or as part of a plated dessert, profiteroles with dark chocolate ganache are a true indulgence for chocolate lovers.
60 min
24
150 calories
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