Profiteroles

Preparation stepsTotal time: 50 min

1. 1

   Choux pastry9 min

   

   In a mixing bowl, combine water, butter and salt brought to a boil, the flour, then the eggs off the heat. Stir from the center outward until smooth, with no dry pockets at the bottom. Stay off the heat: the residual warmth is enough. Putting the pan back on the heat at this point can split the cream, seize the chocolate or scramble the eggs.

2. 2

   Bake25 min

   

   Small puffs, 25 minutes at 180°C. Preheat the oven to the temperature given, with the rack in the middle. Only open the door if the recipe says so: the dish is ready when it is golden and the time is up.

3. 3

   Fill8 min

   

   Lightly sweetened whipped cream inside. Count the time from when you start, and only move on once you get the result described.

4. 4

   Coat8 min

   

   Chocolate melted with a little cream, poured over the puffs. Plate at the last minute. Taste for salt, pepper and acidity, then serve right away: a hot dish is served hot, a cold dish is served cold. Amount for this step: 100 g chocolate.