Chocolate Profiterole Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparing the Choux Pastry

   In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil and add flour. Stir until the mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

2. 2

   Making the Choux

   Add eggs one at a time to the flour mixture, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy. Pipe the mixture into small rounds on a baking tray.

3. 3

   Baking the Profiteroles

   Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.

4. 4

   Preparing the Chocolate Cremeux

   Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a separate saucepan, heat cream with sugar and vanilla until it simmers. Pour over chocolate and stir until smooth. Chill until set.

5. 5

   Making the Whipped Turkish Coffee Ganache

   Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Dissolve Turkish coffee in a tablespoon of warm water and fold into the whipped cream.

6. 6

   Assembling the Profiteroles

   Cut the tops off the cooled profiteroles and fill them with chocolate cremeux. Top with whipped Turkish coffee ganache and replace the tops.