CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM PROFITEROLES
Profiteroles are among the most irresistible desserts. They are essentially dolled-up cream puffs, usually drizzled with chocolate sauce and sprinkled with chopped nuts. Adding dark chocolate ice cream catapults them heavenward, to everyone's delight. More romantic recipes, from dinner for two to chocolate for all, can be found here.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories snack, ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 24 profiteroles
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. If using hazelnuts, place on a baking sheet and roast until quite dark, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly, then use a clean kitchen towel to rub off skins, discarding the skins. Crush nuts coarsely with a rolling pin or meat mallet and set aside.
- To make the puffs, put 1 cup/240 milliliters water, the butter and the salt in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon until mixture comes together and forms a sticky ball. Lower heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring, for a minute or 2 more.
- Transfer dough to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Mix at medium speed to cool dough slightly, then increase speed and begin to add 4 eggs, 1 at a time. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated into dough before adding the next. When all eggs have been added, scrape down sides of bowl and beat again until dough is smooth and glossy.
- Line a pair of 12-by-18-inch baking sheets with parchment. Put dough in a pastry bag (or use two soup spoons) and form mounds that are 21/2 inches in diameter, 12 mounds per sheet, spaced evenly. Brush each mound with beaten egg, smoothing pointy tops with a finger. Bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees, then reduce heat to 375 degrees and continue baking until puffs are well browned and crisp, about 25 minutes more. Cool to room temperature. (If desired, puffs may be baked in advance, frozen and recrisped at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.)
- Put cream and sugar in a small mixing bowl and whip to a soft, light consistency.
- To assemble profiteroles, cut puffs in half horizontally. Place 2 tablespoons softly whipped cream on the bottom half of each puff, then a scoop of ice cream. Replace the tops. Transfer filled profiteroles to dessert plates or bowls, 2 per serving. Drizzle with warm chocolate sauce and sprinkle with reserved crushed hazelnuts, if using. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 142, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 62 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Clyde Monroe
[email protected]I've made these profiteroles several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Fernando Valera
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Md Monirkhan_ 01
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Linathi Njokweni
[email protected]These profiteroles were really easy to make, and they turned out great! The chocolate ice cream was the perfect filling, and the whole dessert was a hit with my family.
md salimchy
[email protected]I made these profiteroles for a special occasion, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.
Richard Ariwonyang
[email protected]These profiteroles were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious, and they looked really impressive on the plate.
Amber Martin
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to make these profiteroles because I'm not a very experienced baker. But I'm so glad I did! They turned out perfectly, and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Xavier Rodríguez
[email protected]These profiteroles are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so I always have a dessert on hand when I need one.
Md Junaid
[email protected]I've made these profiteroles several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
rakib ahamed
[email protected]A real crowd-pleaser!
Bhuvan Raj
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Tulonga Kayili
[email protected]These profiteroles were really easy to make, and they turned out great! The chocolate ice cream was the perfect filling, and the whole dessert was a hit with my family.
Fariha Ayaz
[email protected]I made these for a potluck, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.
Jennifer Okorienta
[email protected]These profiteroles were absolutely delicious! The chocolate ice cream was so creamy and flavorful, and the profiteroles were the perfect vessel for it. I will definitely be making these again soon!
Oware Danny
[email protected]The profiteroles were easy to make, and they turned out beautifully. The chocolate ice cream was the perfect filling, and the whole dessert was a delight. I will definitely be making these again!
Sadum Khosa
[email protected]These chocolate ice cream profiteroles were a huge hit at my dinner party! The profiteroles were light and airy, and the chocolate ice cream was rich and creamy. The whole dessert was perfectly balanced, and it was the perfect way to end a special me