Profiteroles with Coffee Ice Cream

Health score
6%
Profiteroles with Coffee Ice Cream
1500 min.
6
917kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of French pastries with our exquisite Profiteroles filled with rich coffee ice cream. These airy, golden puffs are a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Imagine biting into a crisp shell that gives way to a creamy, luscious coffee ice cream center, all drizzled with a warm, velvety chocolate sauce. It's a dessert that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also offers a sophisticated touch to your dining experience.

Perfect for gatherings or a special dinner, these profiteroles are surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of bittersweet chocolate and the optional hint of Cognac elevates the dessert, making it a true showstopper. With a preparation time of just 1500 minutes, you can plan ahead and enjoy the process of creating this delightful dish.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these Profiteroles with Coffee Ice Cream are sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • ounce bittersweet chocolate 60% finely chopped (no more than cacao if marked)
  • tablespoon brandy 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • quart whipped cream 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 0.8 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • wooden spoon
  • skewers
  • pastry bag

Directions

  1. Chill a small metal baking pan in freezer. Form 18 ice cream balls with scoop and freeze in chilled pan at least 1 hour (this will make serving faster).
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Butter a large baking sheet.
  3. Bring butter, water, and salt to a boil in a small heavy saucepan, stirring until butter is melted. Reduce heat to medium, then add flour all at once and cook, beating with a wooden spoon, until mixture pulls away from side of pan and forms a ball, about 30 seconds.
  4. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well with an electric mixer after each addition.
  6. Transfer warm mixture to pastry bag and pipe 18 mounds (about 1 1/4 inches wide and 1 inch high) 1 inch apart on baking sheet.
  7. Bake until puffed and golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes total. Prick each profiterole once with a skewer, then return to oven to dry, propping oven door slightly ajar, 3 minutes. Cool on sheet on a rack.
  8. Heat sugar in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a fork to heat sugar evenly, until it starts to melt, then stop stirring and cook, swirling pan occasionally so sugar melts evenly, until it is dark amber.
  9. Remove from heat, then add cream and a pinch of salt (mixture will bubble and steam). Return to heat and cook, stirring, until caramel has dissolved.
  10. Remove from heat and add chocolate, whisking until melted, then whisk in vanilla and Cognac (if using). Keep warm, covered.
  11. Halve profiteroles horizontally, then fill each with a ball of ice cream. Put 3 profiteroles on each plate and drizzle generously with warm chocolate sauce.
  12. ·Ice cream balls can be frozen up to 1 day (cover with plastic wrap after 1 hour).·Profiteroles can be baked 1 day ahead and cooled completely, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature. Recrisp on a baking sheet in a 375°F oven 5 minutes. Cool before filling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories917kcal
Protein5.92%
Fat57.23%
Carbs36.85%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.85
Glycemic Load
42.29
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.924782711527%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:916.77kcal
45.84%
Fat:58.28g
89.66%
Saturated Fat:35.12g
219.49%
Carbohydrates:84.44g
28.15%
Net Carbohydrates:80.27g
29.19%
Sugar:63.56g
70.62%
Cholesterol:239.31mg
79.77%
Sodium:276.15mg
12.01%
Alcohol:0.95g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Caffeine:28.44mg
9.48%
Protein:13.55g
27.11%
Vitamin B2:0.67mg
39.36%
Vitamin A:1748.52IU
34.97%
Phosphorus:344.47mg
34.45%
Selenium:20.02µg
28.6%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.38%
Calcium:269.43mg
26.94%
Copper:0.5mg
25.14%
Magnesium:90.13mg
22.53%
Iron:3.45mg
19.15%
Potassium:594.56mg
16.99%
Zinc:2.51mg
16.74%
Fiber:4.17g
16.69%
Vitamin B12:0.98µg
16.41%
Vitamin B5:1.58mg
15.84%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.45%
Folate:50.24µg
12.56%
Vitamin D:1.66µg
11.07%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.87%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.54%
Vitamin B3:1.43mg
7.17%
Vitamin K:5.23µg
4.98%
Vitamin C:1.18mg
1.44%
Source:Epicurious