Decadent Chocolate Profiteroles Recipe
Introduction
Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this luxurious and indulgent recipe for Warm Ganache Chocolate Profiteroles. A bite-sized treat that is sure to impress, these profiteroles are filled with a rich and velvety ganache and then drizzled with more chocolate for an irresistible finish. Perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings, this recipe is a showstopper that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients:
For the Choux Pastry:
– 100g plain flour
– 75g unsalted butter
– 3 medium free-range eggs
For the Ganache Filling:
– 200g dark chocolate, finely chopped
– 200ml double cream
For the Chocolate Drizzle:
– 100g milk or dark chocolate, chopped
– 50ml double cream
Making the Choux Pastry:
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter with 150ml of water over medium heat until the butter has completely melted.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly stir in the flour until a smooth dough forms.
4. Return the pan to low heat and stir the dough for about 1-2 minutes until it forms into a ball and comes away from the sides.
5. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl to cool slightly.
6. Gradually beat in the eggs, one at a time, until the dough is smooth and glossy.
7. Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a round nozzle.
8. Pipe small rounds of dough onto a lined baking tray.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and allow the profiteroles to cool on a wire rack.
Making the Ganache Filling:
1. Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. In a separate saucepan, heat the double cream until just below boiling point.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute.
4. Stir the mixture until the chocolate has completely melted and the ganache is smooth and shiny.
5. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before filling the profiteroles.
Filling the Profiteroles:
1. Cut the cooled profiteroles in half.
2. Spoon or pipe the ganache filling into the bottom half of each profiterole.
3. Place the top half back onto the filled profiteroles.
Making the Chocolate Drizzle:
1. Place the chopped chocolate for the drizzle in a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat the double cream in a saucepan until just below boiling point.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute.
4. Stir the mixture until smooth and shiny.
Assembling the Warm Ganache Chocolate Profiteroles:
1. Place the filled profiteroles on a serving plate.
2. Drizzle the warm chocolate sauce over the profiteroles.
3. Serve the profiteroles warm and enjoy the decadent combination of rich chocolate and light pastry.
Conclusion:
These Warm Ganache Chocolate Profiteroles are a delightful treat that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. The combination of light and airy choux pastry filled with a velvety ganache and drizzled with more chocolate creates a decadent indulgence that is hard to resist. Perfect for any occasion, these profiteroles are bound to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this luxurious dessert and experience a taste of pure indulgence.