“uncle Chú Hai” Recipe
profiterole with vanilla wafter craquelin, Hennessey pastry cream, coconut tapioca, caramelized apple banana
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Ingredients
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Craquelin
Profiteroles
Hennessey Pastry Cream
Coconut Tapioca
Caramelized Apple Banana
Method
Craquelin Preparation
Make the Craquelin
In a bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar, softened butter, and salt until crumbly. Roll out between parchment paper and freeze until firm. Cut into circles.
Profiterole Preparation
Prepare the Profiteroles
In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt; bring to a boil. Add flour and stir until dough forms. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Pipe onto a baking sheet, top with frozen craquelin, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
Hennessey Pastry Cream Preparation
Coconut Tapioca Preparation
Cook the Tapioca
Soak tapioca pearls in water for 30 minutes. Drain, then cook in coconut milk and sugar until pearls are translucent. Cool.
Caramelized Apple Banana Preparation
Caramelize the Fruits
In a skillet, melt butter, add diced apple and sliced banana. Sprinkle brown sugar and cook until caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
Assembly
Assemble the Dish
Fill each profiterole with Hennessey pastry cream, top with coconut tapioca, and finish with caramelized apple banana.