15 Japanese Profiteroles Recipe Get Ready To Indulge!

Ingredients You Will Need

Cream Puff Dough:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup water

Custard Filling:

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Chocolate Glaze:

• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cream Puff Dough

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, and 1/4 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of all-purpose flour, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
4. Add in 4 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The dough should be smooth and shiny.

Step 2: Bake the Cream Puffs

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Using a piping bag or a spoon, drop small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each puff.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the puffs are golden brown and puffed up.
5. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 3: Prepare the Custard Filling

1. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk until it starts to simmer.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 3 egg yolks until well combined.
3. Add in 2 tbsp of cornstarch and mix until smooth.
4. Slowly pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
7. Let the custard cool to room temperature.
8. In a separate bowl, whip 1/2 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
9. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled custard.

Step 4: Assemble the Profiteroles

1. Using a sharp knife, cut the top third of each cream puff off.
2. Fill the bottom portion of the puff with the prepared custard filling.
3. Replace the top portion of the puff.

Step 5: Make the Chocolate Glaze

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate chips, 2 tbsp of unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
2. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth.
3. If needed, microwave for an additional 15 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted.

Step 6: Glaze and Serve

1. Dip the top of each profiterole into the chocolate glaze and place them on a wire rack to set.
2. Once the glaze has hardened, transfer the profiteroles to a serving plate.
3. Sprinkle with some powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
4. Serve and enjoy your delicious Japanese profiteroles!