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Double chocolate profiteroles with salted caramel cream

Ingredients

  1. Step 1 75g plain flour
  2. Step 2 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  3. Step 3 85g slightly salted butter , chopped into small pieces
  4. Step 4 3 medium eggs , beaten
  5. Step 5 0.5 x 397g can caramel (we used Carnation)
  6. Step 6 0.5-1 tsp sea salt flakes
  7. Step 7 300ml pot double or whipping cream
  8. Step 8 100g white chocolate , finely chopped
  9. Step 9 50g dark chocolate , finely chopped
  10. Step 10 chocolate sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Double chocolate profiteroles with salted caramel cream
Calories: 479 Carbohydrate: 28 g Protein: 8 g Fat: 37 g
Cook time: 80 minutes Prep time: 45 minutes Total time: 125 minutes Servings: 6

TAGS

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Directions

  1. Step 1 Sieve the flour and cocoa into a bowl. Put the butter in a saucepan and add 225ml water. Bring to a fast boil, then simmer until the butter has melted. Tip in the flour mixture and quickly beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes together to a smooth, shiny dough, and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Tip the dough into a bowl and spread it up the sides with your spoon to help it to cool down quickly (but don't let it cool completely - it's easier to incorporate the eggs while it's still warm). Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6 and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment.
  2. Step 2 While the dough is still warm, add the eggs a little at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon between each addition. You're looking for a smooth consistency, that reluctantly falls off the spoon in a V shape (you may not need to use all the egg). If the mixture becomes too runny, you won't be able to pipe it; if it's too thick, it won't puff up in the oven. When you're happy with the consistency, spoon it into a disposable piping bag.
  3. Step 3 Snip off the end of the piping bag to give you a 1cm opening. Holding the bag at a 90-degree angle to the baking tray, pipe balls of the dough, about the size of a walnut, over the 2 sheets - you should make 18-20 in total. Dip your finger in a little water and gently pat down any peaks on the top of the balls of dough. Place the 2 sheets in the oven and bake for 25-30 mins, swapping the trays over after 20 mins. The choux buns should be puffed up and crisp when cooked. Leave to cool completely.
  4. Step 4 Spoon the caramel into a large bowl, add 1/2 tsp salt, mix well and taste - add a little more salt if you like. Add the cream and whisk until holding soft peaks (the cream can now be stored in the fridge for up to 1 day).
  5. Step 5 Split the choux buns in half, spoon a generous dollop of salted caramel cream into each and replace the lids. Melt the white and dark chocolates in 2 bowls suspended over pans of gently simmering water, or in the microwave. Transfer the dark chocolate to a piping bag and set aside to cool a little. Top each bun with a spoonful of white chocolate, stack the profiteroles on a plate or cake stand, then drizzle over the dark chocolate and sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles or edible glitter, if you like. Serve straight away.