Ice Cream Profiteroles Recipe
Baking, for me, is a journey of love and sweetness. And Profiteroles , the puff pastry , is a surprise I encountered during this journey. It is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Every bite is full of happiness. Now, let's embark on this food journey together!
Ingredients Needed and Substitutions
Ingredients needed to make delicious Profiteroles include:
Cocoa Meringue
Butter: provides fat and aroma to cookies, increasing their texture and taste.
Powdered sugar: adds sweetness and makes the puff pastry more delicious.
Low-gluten flour: provides gluten, giving the puff pastry a certain toughness and crispy texture.
Cocoa powder: adds chocolate flavor to the puff pastry and makes the overall taste richer.
Profiteroles body
Butter: provides fat to the Profiteroles , increasing taste and lubricity.
Water and milk: form the liquid base of the Profiteroles and help form the cake's body.
Sugar: provides sweetness and enhances taste.
Salt: Enhances overall flavor and balances sweetness.
Low-gluten flour: provides gluten to help the Profiteroles expand.
Cocoa powder: adds chocolate color and flavor to the Profiteroles body.
Egg liquid: Provides protein and fluid to help the Profiteroles expand.
Pearl Cream
Whipping cream: Make whipped cream to add milky flavor and rich taste to the whole dish.
Granulated sugar: adds sweetness to the cream.
Brown sugar pearls: Add sweet brown sugar pearls to the cream, improving the taste and visual effect.
Substitutes
Brown sugar pearls: can be replaced with regular pearls or other ingredients with similar taste.
Cocoa powder: You can use chocolate chips instead.
Tips: The ingredients can be adjusted according to personal taste and the raw material conditions in your area.
What's the difference between puffs and profiteroles?
Profiteroles : A sweet from Italy, known for its crispy crust, delicate filling, golden color and perfect size. In the production process of Profiteroles , water, butter, flour and eggs are first used to make bread, and then butter, chocolate or ice cream is injected into the bread.
Cream Profiteroles : A type of Profiteroles , it is cream wrapped in fluffy dough, usually added by injection or by tearing the top of the bread, and can also be sprinkled with icing sugar, chocolate sauce, etc.
The difference between the two
Filling: The filling of Profiteroles can be varied, including cream, chocolate, ice cream, etc., and Cream Profiteroles specifically refers to Profiteroles with cream filling .
Taste: Profiteroles taste hot on the outside and cold on the inside, crispy on the outside and smooth on the inside, while Cream Profiteroles have a richer and more delicate taste due to the addition of cream.
Preparation: The production process of both is basically the same, but in the production of cream Profiteroles , additional cream is required.
In my attempts to make creamy Profiteroles , I found that making sure the batter and egg mixture were well mixed was the key to success. I also noticed that the temperature of the oven and the baking time had a decisive influence on the expansion and taste of the Profiteroles . I recommend that you adjust the recipe according to the actual conditions of your oven.
Why is there alcohol in profiteroles?
Actually, not all Profiteroles contain alcohol . For example, the Profiteroles recipe I shared does not contain alcohol . Some Profiteroles fillings have a little alcohol added, such as rum. This is to add flavor and make the filling taste richer .
Tips for Success
First of all, making the puff pastry is the key. Mix the butter, powdered sugar, cake flour and cocoa powder evenly, then roll it into a thin sheet and put it in the refrigerator to set. Here, please note that the thickness of the puff pastry should be moderate. If it is too thick, it will affect the expansion of the Profiteroles , and if it is too thin, it will easily break. After being refrigerated and set, the puff pastry will be more crispy, which can make the taste of Profiteroles even better!
Next is making the Profiteroles . Heat butter, water, milk, sugar and salt in a pot. After boiling, quickly add low-gluten flour and cocoa powder and stir quickly until there are no particles. This step is very important. Make sure the batter is fully cooked so that the Profiteroles can expand better when baked. Then add egg liquid in batches, stirring thoroughly each time until the batter is smooth and can form an inverted triangle shape when the batter is picked up. Only in this batter state can the Profiteroles maintain a perfect shape when baking.
When baking, temperature and time are also important. I usually preheat the oven to 180°C, then put the Profiteroles in the middle layer and bake for about 30 minutes. Do not open the oven door during the baking process to prevent the Profiteroles from collapsing. Bake until the Profiteroles are golden, puffy and cracked, then you can take them out of the oven!
The last step is to make the pearl cream. Whip the whipped cream and sugar until they are hard foams, then add the cooked brown sugar pearls and mix well. This step can make the Profiteroles filling more diverse and the taste more layered.
In general, the secrets to making successful Profiteroles are: pay attention to the thickness of the puff pastry and refrigerate it to set; make sure the Profiteroles batter is fully cooked and add the right amount of egg liquid; choose the right temperature and time when baking; and make a delicious pearl cream filling.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·70g butter
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·20g powdered sugar
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·80g low-gluten flour
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·8g cocoa powder
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·40g water
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·40g milk
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·15g sugar
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·1g salt
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·90g egg liquid
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·200g whipping cream
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·30g brown sugar pearls
COOKING STEP
Step 1
Puff pastry: Mix 35g butter and 20g sugar evenly, add 35g low-gluten flour and 3g cocoa powder and mix well until there is no dry powder.
Step 2
Place it on wax paper and roll it into a 3mm thin sheet. Use a mold to press it into a round shape and freeze it for 60 minutes.
Step 3
Profiteroles body: Take 35g butter, 40g milk, 40g water, 5g sugar and 1g salt, heat on low heat until boiling, then turn off the heat.
Step 4
Sieve the liquid, add 45g cake flour and 5g cocoa powder, stir until there is no dry powder, stir-fry over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Add 90g of egg liquid in three times and stir until thick.
Step 6
Put the filling into a piping bag and squeeze it into the baking tray. Cover it with the puff pastry prepared in advance and bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
Step 7
Pearl cream: Take 200g whipping cream and 10g sugar and beat until foamy and dense.
Step 8
Add 30g of pearls and stir well.
Step 9
Take out the baked Profiteroles , poke a hole at the bottom, squeeze in the pearl cream, cut into pieces, and done.
How to Store Puff Pastry Profiteroles
the Profiteroles are newly made and not stuffed yet , just place them in a cool and ventilated place. However, you should stuff them as soon as possible, because the Profiteroles skin will absorb moisture from the air and will not be as crispy if left for too long.
If you have already made and filled Profiteroles , it is best to store them in the refrigerator. But be careful, because the Profiteroles skin is very susceptible to moisture, so store them in an airtight container. For example, a crisper with a sealed lid is a good choice. However, after taking the Profiteroles out of the refrigerator, the taste may be slightly worse, because the puff pastry may become a little soft. If you want to make them a little crispy again, you can put the Profiteroles in the oven and bake them at a low temperature (about 150℃) for 3-5 minutes, so that the puff pastry can become crispy again.
Recipe Variations
Fruit
You can add fresh fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries, and mangoes. Cut the strawberries into small pieces and mix them with cream. This way, the Profiteroles filling has both the sweetness of cream and the sweetness of strawberries. Or you can put half a blueberry on the top of the Profiteroles . When baking, the juice of the blueberry will seep into the pastry, adding a natural fruity aroma. Mango cubes are also good. Mix them with mango puree and cream to give the Profiteroles a strong tropical flavor.
Nuts
Almond flakes, cashew nut chops, and walnut chops are all good choices. When making the puff pastry, you can sprinkle almond flakes on the surface of the puff pastry and bake it together. The puff pastry baked in this way is not only crispy, but also has the aroma of almonds. You can also add cashew nut chops to the Profiteroles filling to make the taste richer. You can bite the granular texture of the nuts in every bite, and it blends well with the cream.
Sauces
Caramel sauce is a great innovative ingredient. Adding caramel sauce to Profiteroles , the sweet caramel aroma and cream intertwined, the taste is amazing. There is also matcha sauce. For friends who like the taste of matcha, mix matcha sauce and cream as fillings, or drizzle a little matcha sauce on the surface of Profiteroles , which will give Profiteroles a refreshing matcha flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Recommended pairing
Coffee:Whether it is a rich latte, a mellow Americano or a sweet cappuccino, it is a perfect match with puff pastry Profiteroles . The bitterness of coffee can neutralize the sweetness of Profiteroles , allowing you to enjoy the sweetness while also feeling the aroma of coffee spreading in your mouth.
Tea: Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all suitable. For example, the mellow fruity aroma of black tea paired with the crispy Profiteroles can highlight the sweetness of the Profiteroles ; the freshness of green tea can alleviate the greasy feeling of Profiteroles , and every sip is refreshing and pleasant; the unique charm of oolong tea tasted together with Profiteroles is rich and wonderful.
Wine: If you like to have a drink, sweet wine is a good choice, such as sweet sherry, the sweetness of the wine complements Profiteroles ; or slightly sweet white wine, the refreshing taste can collide with Profiteroles to create a different spark.
Serving Suggestions
Profiteroles taste best when they are fresh out of the oven , with a crispy crust and a warm, silky filling. If you have refrigerated Profiteroles , you can leave them at room temperature for a while before eating them, which will allow the filling to soften slightly and taste better.
How to taste: When eating, you can first take a small bite of the puff pastry to feel its crispness, and then slowly taste the filling. If the Profiteroles have special fillings such as pearls or fruits , you can chew the filling first to experience the rich taste brought by the combination of different ingredients, and then chew the puff pastry and filling together to enjoy the perfect fusion of flavors.
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