Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Crown TavernProfiteroles Recipe

Profiteroles Recipe

Inspired by The Crown Tavern
Time1h
Serves12

Chocolate or vanilla gelato filled choux puffs, warm chocolate fudge sauce and sea salt caramel

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Ingredients

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Choux Pastry

Gelato Filling

Chocolate Fudge Sauce

Sea Salt Caramel

Method

Choux Pastry Preparation

  1. 1

    Making the Choux Dough

    In a medium saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

  2. 2

    Incorporating Eggs

    Allow the dough to cool for about 5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition until fully incorporated. The dough should be smooth and glossy.

  3. 3

    Piping and Baking

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds (about 1 inch in diameter) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Allow to cool completely.

Filling the Profiteroles

  1. 4

    Filling with Gelato

    Once the choux puffs have cooled, use a small knife to cut a slit in the side of each puff. Fill a piping bag with gelato (either vanilla or chocolate) and pipe into each puff until full. Set aside.

Making Chocolate Fudge Sauce

  1. 5

    Creating the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and corn syrup. Stir until the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth. Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.

Making Sea Salt Caramel

  1. 6

    Cooking the Caramel

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a deep amber color, swirling the pan occasionally. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the butter and cream until smooth. Stir in sea salt and let cool slightly.

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