Description
Delicately crisp on the outside and decadently rich within, Gold-Dusted Chocolate Profiteroles are where elegance meets indulgence. These airy French choux pastries are filled with silky whipped cream and lavishly coated in a glossy chocolate ganache, then finished with a stunning touch of edible gold dust. Whether you’re planning a celebratory dinner, a bridal shower, or simply spoiling yourself with a dessert that screams luxury, these profiteroles will never fail to impress.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
Pinch salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 oz dark chocolate (60% cacao or more)
1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
1/2 teaspoon edible gold dust
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
2. Add flour all at once and stir vigorously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides. Cook for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing until the dough is smooth and glossy.
5. Transfer to a piping bag with a round tip. Pipe 1.5-inch mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden. Cool completely.
7. In a chilled bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate.
8. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate. Wait 1 minute, then stir smooth.
9. Cut profiteroles in half. Fill with whipped cream, replace tops, and dip in ganache.
10. Once set but still tacky, brush lightly with edible gold dust.
Notes
Make sure to cool the dough slightly before adding eggs to avoid scrambling.
Use only edible gold dust (not just “non-toxic”).
For extra crispness, reheat pastry shells in a low oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 profiteroles
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 42mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
Keywords: chocolate profiteroles, choux pastry, ganache, whipped cream, gold desserts