Profiterole

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Add flour and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir constantly for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture forms a ball.

Step 4

Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.

Step 5

Transfer the dough into a pastry bag with a large round tip. Pipe small mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the puffs are golden brown.

Step 7

In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Step 8

Cut the puffs in half and fill each half with whipped cream. Drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with powdered sugar.