CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES WITH COFFEE ICE CREAM AND BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE

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Categories     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Kid-Friendly     Chill     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 profiteroles, serving 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

For the profiteroles
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 large eggs
coffee ice cream
confectioners' sugar for sprinkling the profiteroles if desired
For the chocolate sauce:
6 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons Kahlûa or other coffee-flavored liqueur, or to taste

Steps:

  • Make the profiteroles:
  • Into a bowl sift together the flour and the cocoa powder. In a small heavy saucepan combine the butter, the water, the granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring until the butter is melted. Reduce the heat to moderate, add the flour mixture, and cook the mixture, beating it with a wooden spoon, until it pulls away from the side of the pan, forming a ball. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and with an electric mixer at high speed beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Drop the mixture by rounded tablespoons onto a buttered baking sheet, forming 12 mounds, baking the profiteroles in the middle of a preheated 400°F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are puffed and crisp, and let them cool on a rack. The profiteroles may be made 1 day in advance and kept in an airtight container. Reheat the profiteroles on a baking sheet in a preheated 375°F. oven for 5 minutes, or until they are crisp, and let them cool on the rack.
  • Make the chocolate sauce:
  • In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water melt the chocolate with the water and the cream, stirring until the mixture is smooth, and stir in the kahlûa. The sauce may be made 1 week in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated. Makes about 1 cup.
  • With a serrated knife cut each profiterole in half crosswise, discard any uncooked dough from the centers, and sandwich a small scoop (about 1 1/2 inch in diameter) of the ice cream between the top and bottom of each profiterole. Sprinkle the profiteroles with the confectioners' sugar, pour about 1/4 cup of the sauce onto each of 4 dessert plates, and arrange 3 profiteroles on each plate.

A ALissd
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The profiteroles were a bit too eggy for my taste, but the coffee ice cream and bittersweet chocolate sauce were delicious.


Mis Sahida
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These profiteroles were amazing! I made them for my daughter's birthday party, and she and her friends loved them. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were stunning.


World's Topper (WT)
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The profiteroles were a bit too dense for my taste, but the coffee ice cream and bittersweet chocolate sauce were delicious.


Calvine Omary
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These profiteroles were the perfect dessert for my holiday party. They were festive and delicious, and my guests loved them.


Mish
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The profiteroles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the coffee ice cream and bittersweet chocolate sauce helped to balance it out.


Javannie Morris
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These profiteroles were a bit too time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious!


Md Emon Islam
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I'm not a fan of coffee ice cream, but the profiteroles and bittersweet chocolate sauce were still delicious.


ahjd Sbd
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These profiteroles were the perfect dessert for my dinner party. They were elegant and delicious, and my guests loved them.


Breggie Fourie breggie
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The profiteroles were a bit dry, but the coffee ice cream and bittersweet chocolate sauce helped to make up for it.


Wellingtone philip Ochieng
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These profiteroles were amazing! I made them for my husband's birthday, and he loved them. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were stunning.


Charlie Myers
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The profiteroles were a bit too eggy for my taste, but the coffee ice cream and bittersweet chocolate sauce were delicious.


Mhiz Precious
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I've made these profiteroles several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any special occasion.


Faith Farren
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These profiteroles were absolutely divine! The choux pastry was light and airy, the coffee ice cream was rich and creamy, and the bittersweet chocolate sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Mohammed Arfat
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The profiteroles were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the coffee ice cream and bittersweet chocolate sauce helped to balance it out.


Carrie Matthews
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I'm not a big baker, but these profiteroles were surprisingly easy to make. The recipe was clear and concise, and the results were delicious.


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These profiteroles were a hit at my dinner party! The coffee ice cream and bittersweet chocolate sauce were the perfect complements to the delicate choux pastry. I'll definitely be making these again.