Profiteroles Recipe
French choux pastry, sweet cream ice cream, ganache
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Ingredients
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Choux Pastry
Sweet Cream Ice Cream
Chocolate Ganache
Method
Choux Pastry
- 1
- 2
Add Eggs
Let the mixture cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- 3
Shape and Bake
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a pastry bag, pipe small mounds of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and puffed. Allow to cool completely.
Sweet Cream Ice Cream
- 4
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
- 5
Chill and Churn
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, then churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until firm.
Chocolate Ganache
- 6
Make Ganache
Chop the semisweet chocolate into small pieces and place in a bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just boiling, then pour over the chocolate. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
Assembly
- 7
Assemble Profiteroles
Slice the cooled choux pastries in half, fill with sweet cream ice cream, and drizzle with chocolate ganache before serving.