Ruby Chocolate Profiteroles
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These elegant ruby chocolate profiteroles are my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Ready in just 45 minutes total, they're surprisingly simple to make and won't break the bank. The star ingredient, ruby chocolate, contains natural antioxidants that make this indulgence feel a little bit more virtuous. A whisper of saffron adds an exotic touch that makes guests think you've slaved away, when really you've pulled off something special with minimal effort. Trust me, once you master these, you'll be making them constantly.
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Ingredients
- 200all-purpose flour
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
- 300 gruby chocolate
- 400 mlmilk
- 1egg
- 50 gbutter
- 5 gsalt
- 100 mlwater
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tspsaffron threads
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, confectioner's sugar, and salt.
- 3
Add the ruby chocolate and use a spatula to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4
Gradually add the cold butter, using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- 5
Add the saffron threads and vanilla extract, mix until the dough comes together.
- 6
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 7
In a small saucepan, combine the milk, and ruby chocolate. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Use a heatproof bowl to avoid scorching.
- 8
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch (1 cm). Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
- 9
Spoon a small amount of the ruby chocolate mixture into the center of each dough circle.
- 10
Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle or a circle, and press the edges together to seal.
Tip: Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 11
Place the profiteroles on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each pastry.
- 12
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
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