Chocolate Profiteroles
By: Anonymous
Published: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 5:46pm

Ingredients




100 grams /3-½oz butter
125 grams /4oz plain flour, sifted
4 eggs, beaten
250 mls /9fl oz whipping cream
1 few drops vanilla essence
100 grams /3-½ oz plain chocolate
3 tablespoons cream
1 orange, grated rind and juice
1 tablespoon orange liqueur

Preparation

1 Preparation time less than 30 mins 2 Cooking time 10 to 30 mins 3 These are a bit fiddly, but are worth it and the orange completes this dessert perfectly. 4 Preheat the oven to 200C/425F/Gas7. 5 Place butter into a pan with 300ml/ 1/2 pint water, heat gently until the butter has melted and the water begins to simmer. Quickly add the flour and beat well. 6 Gradually beat in the egg until glossy. 7 Pipe or spoon 20 pieces on to damp baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes until golden and risen. 8 Cut a slit in the side of each profiterole and return to the oven for 2 minutes to dry out. 9 Allow to cool. 10 Whip together the cream and vanilla essence until the mixture forms soft peaks. Pipe into each profiterole and then arrange on a serving plate. 11 Make the chocolate sauce:by placing the chocolate and cream in a bowl over a pan of simmering water until melted. 12 Beat through the orange rind and juice and the orange liqueur. Pour over the profiteroles and serve.