Dark Chocolate Profiteroles

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

3. 3

   In a separate saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and cocoa powder.

5. 5

   Add the eggs one at a time to the dry ingredients, whisking until smooth.

6. 6

   Gradually pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking until combined.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe into small rounds on the prepared baking sheet.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the profiteroles are firm to the touch.

9. 9

   Allow the profiteroles to cool completely on a wire rack.

10. 10

    To make the ganache, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.

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    Add the heavy cream to the melted chocolate and stir until combined.

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    To assemble, fill a piping bag with the cooled ganache and pipe into the cooled profiteroles.