Orange Cream Profiteroles

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Delectable Orange Cream Profiteroles for your dessert tonight
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup plain flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 eggs
1 cup cream
3 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur
1 orange , zest of
1 tablespoon caster sugar
50 g chocolate ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
400
Sugar
8g
Fat
33g
Originating in France, profiteroles are a classic dessert that consists of a light and airy pastry shell filled with various sweet fillings. In this recipe, we add a citrus twist to the traditional French dessert, by filling the profiteroles with a luxurious orange cream. With the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors, this dish is bound to become a family favorite. It's perfect for special occasions or a dinner party dessert. Plus, it's surprisingly easy to make, so it can be added to your weekly dessert rotation without much effort.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 200C. Line two baking trays with baking parchment.
2.Sift the flour and salt onto a sheet of baking parchment.
3.Put the water and butter in a medium saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Increase the heat and let the mixture come to a rolling boil. Add the flour and salt mixture all at once and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture comes away from the sides of the pan and forms a smooth ball. Let cool for 3-4 minutes.
4.Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition until the mixture is glossy and thick.
5.Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and spoon onto the baking trays, spacing them well apart. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed up. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
6.Whip the cream until it holds soft peaks. Add the Cointreau, orange zest and sugar and mix gently.
7.Halve the profiteroles and fill generously with the cream.

PROS

These Orange Cream Profiteroles are light, fluffy, and absolutely delicious.
The orange cream filling is smooth and creamy, and the crispy pastry shell balances it perfectly.
Plus, the recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under an hour!

CONS

These profiteroles are high in calories and fat, so should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Also, they are not suitable for people with a gluten intolerance as they contain plain flour.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although not particularly healthy, these Orange Cream Profiteroles contain orange zest which is a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that helps protect your cells against damage from free radicals. Additionally, Cointreau liqueur may have some soothing properties, but should still be consumed in moderation.

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