Gold Dusted Chocolate Profiteroles
Indulge in these elegant gold dusted chocolate profiteroles, combining airy pastry with a rich cream filling and luscious chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- Edible gold dust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine water and butter in a saucepan; bring to a quick boil.
- Add flour and salt to the mixture, stirring until a cohesive ball forms.
- Remove from heat and allow the dough to cool for a few minutes.
- Incorporate eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Pipe small mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fill the profiteroles with the cream mixture using a piping bag.
- Heat additional heavy cream and pour over semi-sweet chocolate chips; stir until smooth for ganache.
- Dip filled profiteroles in ganache, finishing with a sprinkle of edible gold dust.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation. Leave the oven door slightly ajar for a crispier shell.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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