Classic French Profiteroles

Indulge in the timeless elegance of **Classic French Profiteroles**, a dessert that masterfully combines crisp choux pastry, creamy vanilla ice cream, and luxurious dark chocolate sauce. This traditional French treat begins with light, airy choux buns, baked to golden perfection and filled with velvety scoops of ice cream for a delightful contrast of textures. Topped with a rich, glossy chocolate sauce made from real dark chocolate and cream, each bite offers a harmony of flavors that’s both decadent and irresistible. Perfect for entertaining or capping off a special dinner, these profiteroles are surprisingly simple to make, with just 30 minutes of prep time. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving an indulgent dessert, this recipe promises to deliver a show-stopping sweet experience that’s as stunning as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 240 ml Water
• 115 g Unsalted butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Granulated sugar
• 125 g All-purpose flour
• 4 Large eggs
• 500 ml Vanilla ice cream
• 200 g Dark chocolate
• 100 ml Heavy cream

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, salt, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture begins to boil.

Step 3

Remove the pan from heat and add the flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.

Step 4

Return the pan to medium heat and continue to stir for about 2 minutes to dry out the dough. You should notice a film forming at the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Add the eggs one at a time into the dough, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.

Step 7

Spoon the dough into a piping bag fitted with a plain large round tip.

Step 8

Pipe small mounds (about 2 inches in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each for expansion.

Step 9

Dip your finger in water and gently smooth the tops of the choux mounds to prevent them from burning.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the profiteroles are puffed and golden brown. Avoid opening the oven door during the baking.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 12

While the profiteroles cool, prepare the chocolate sauce by melting the dark chocolate gently in a saucepan over low heat.

Step 13

Once melted, gradually add the heavy cream, stirring until the sauce is smooth and shiny.

Step 14

To serve, slice the profiteroles in half horizontally and fill with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Step 15

Drizzle the filled profiteroles generously with warm chocolate sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1088.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3205.7

Total Fat 225.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1152.7mg	0%
Sodium 2804.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 246.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.5g	0%
Total Sugars 122.2g
Protein 54.8g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 405.2mg	0%
Iron 33.1mg	0%
Potassium 2025.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.8%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 30.5%