Homemade profiteroles with banana cream
4 servings
60 minutes
Homemade profiteroles with banana cream are a true delight for lovers of airy pastries with a delicate creamy-fruity flavor. Their origin traces back to European cuisine, but in Russia, they have gained special popularity, becoming a symbol of cozy home tea gatherings. The crispy golden crust of the profiteroles hides a light banana cream inside, giving the dessert exquisite sweetness and a velvety texture. Perfect for special occasions or just for a cozy evening, these profiteroles captivate with their simplicity and elegance. They are served with fresh fruits, chocolate sauce, or simply with a cup of fragrant tea. With each bite, the harmony of flavors is felt: the tenderness of cream, the sweetness of banana, and the light airiness of the dough. This treat is easy to prepare at home and always delights guests and loved ones.
1
Boil one cup of water, add salt and chopped butter. Reduce the heat to minimum and sift the flour, stirring continuously until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- Water: 1 glass
- Salt: pinch
- Butter: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
2
We place our dough in a bowl, add eggs one by one while mixing thoroughly each time, and beat the dough until a smooth shiny mass is obtained.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
3
Using a pastry bag or two spoons, place the dough on parchment in walnut-sized portions, previously dusting the paper with flour.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
4
Bake at 200 degrees for 10 minutes, then increase to 220 and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Then remove and poke a small hole with a knife to let the profiteroles release steam so you can fill them with cream later.
5
Making cream: cut the banana and put it in the mixer, pour in the cream, and whip until smooth. Transfer the cream to a pastry bag (a syringe can be used) and fill the hole made with a knife.
- Bananas: 1 piece
- Cream 35%: 100 ml
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