Orange profiteroles

4 servings

90 minutes

Orange profiteroles are a refined blend of French culinary tradition and vibrant citrus accents. Their crispy shell, topped with a thin layer of fragrant orange crumble, creates a harmonious combination of airy pastry and delicate almond cream. Served with strawberries, vanilla ice cream, and hot chocolate, the tasting experience transforms into a true gastronomic journey. This dessert comes from classic French patisseries where profiteroles have long been considered a symbol of sophistication. Orange zest adds a zesty freshness while the creamy almond filling enriches the flavor with depth and warmth. Profiteroles are perfect as a conclusion to a romantic dinner or an exquisite celebration. They are made for enjoyment when one wants to feel the full charm of authentic French pastry magic.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 538.7
• Proteins: 8.8g
• Fats: 35.8g
• Carbohydrates: 45.7g

Ingredients

• Milk: 60 ml
• Salt: pinch
• Sugar: 55 g
• Butter: 80 g
• Wheat flour: 60 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Almond flour: 30 g
• Orange zest: 5 g
• Dark chocolate: 100 g
• Ice cream: 100 g
• Strawberry: 60 g
• Cocoa: 5 g
• Mint: 5 g

Cooking steps

1. To prepare profiteroles, mix 60 g of milk, salt, 5 g of sugar, and 30 g of butter in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add 40 g of flour and knead a thick dough without removing from the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 60 ml
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Sugar: 55 g
   • Butter: 80 g
   • Wheat flour: 60 g

2. Break the chicken egg and lightly beat it. Transfer the dough to a mixer, add half of the beaten egg, and mix on the first speed until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag with a 3.5 cm nozzle.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

3. To prepare orange crumble, mix 20 g of butter, 20 g of flour, 20 g of sugar, and 5 g of orange zest until smooth. Then roll the dough between two sheets of parchment as thin as possible. Place in the freezer until completely frozen.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 80 g
   • Wheat flour: 60 g
   • Sugar: 55 g
   • Orange zest: 5 g

4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Squeeze small portions 3 cm apart on the baking sheet.

5. Take out the frozen crumble and cut out circles the same size as the profiteroles on the baking tray. Place a circle of crumble on top of each profiterole. Put the profiteroles in the freezer until fully frozen (about 1 hour).

6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Bake the profiteroles at 180 degrees for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 140 degrees and continue baking for another 12 minutes. Do not open the oven while baking! Place the finished profiteroles on a rack and let them cool.

7. To prepare almond cream, beat the soft butter - 30g thoroughly. Add 30g of sugar and almond flour, and beat again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 80 g
   • Sugar: 55 g
   • Almond flour: 30 g

8. Add half of the beaten egg to the mixture and stir until smooth. Place the cream in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

9. Fill the ready profiteroles with cream using a pastry bag.

10. Melt 100 g of dark chocolate in a water bath. Pour it into a sauce container. Wash the strawberries, remove the stems and leaves, and cut them as desired.

    Required ingredients:

    • Dark chocolate: 100 g
    • Strawberry: 60 g

11. For serving the dessert, take a square plate and divide it into 4 zones. In one zone place a scoop of vanilla ice cream, in another cream puffs, in the third strawberries, and in the fourth hot chocolate. Garnish with a mint sprig. Enjoy your meal!

    Required ingredients:

    • Cocoa: 5 g
    • Ice cream: 100 g
    • Mint: 5 g