Chocolate Profiteroles


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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.
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Preheat the oven to 200C/425F/Gas7.
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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.
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Gradually beat in the egg until glossy.
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Pipe or spoon 20 pieces on to damp baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes until golden and risen.
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Cut a slit in the side of each profiterole and return to the oven for 2 minutes to dry out.
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Allow to cool.
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Whip together the cream and vanilla essence until the mixture forms soft peaks. Pipe into each profiterole and then arrange on a serving plate.
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Make the chocolate sauce:by placing the chocolate and cream in a bowl over a pan of simmering water until melted.
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Beat through the orange rind and juice and the orange liqueur. Pour over the profiteroles and serve.

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Tags:

diabetic

Yield:

4.0 servings

Added:

Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 5:46pm

Creator:

Anonymous

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