Nutella Profiteroles

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Nutella profiteroles are a delightful and decadent dessert that will impress any sweet tooth. These delicious pastries are made by filling small, light choux pastry balls with a rich and creamy Nutella filling, then drizzling them with a luscious chocolate sauce.

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What are Profiteroles ?

Profiteroles are small, round pastries typically filled with whipped cream, custard, or ice cream. They are made from a light, pâte à choux dough piped onto a baking sheet, then baked until puffed and golden. The finished puffs are then filled and topped with a rich chocolate sauce of your choice, making them a decadent and indulgent treat.

Why do people love Nutella Profiteroles?

People love Nutella profiteroles because they are a delicious and decadent dessert that combines the light and airy texture of a pastry shell with the rich and creamy flavour of Nutella. Profiteroles are made from choux pastry, a dough baked and then filled with a sweet filling, such as whipped cream or pastry cream. Nutella is a popular filling choice because of its creamy texture and chocolate-hazelnut flavour. When filled with Nutella, profiteroles become a mouth-watering dessert perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to family gatherings. Combining the crisp pastry shell and the smooth, creamy Nutella filling creates a perfect balance of textures and flavours. Additionally, Nutella is a beloved ingredient with a loyal following among chocolate lovers, so incorporating it into a dessert is always a crowd-pleaser. Overall, people love Nutella profiteroles because they are a decadent and indulgent dessert that satisfies the sweet tooth and offers a unique twist on a classic pastry. They are a favourite dessert for many and will surely be delectable at any event or gathering.

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How to make Nutella Profiteroles

What do you need?

Ingredients: (5 portions)

Choux Pastry

• 125 millilitres water
• 125 millilitres milk
• 100 grams butter
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 150 grams plain flour
• 4 Eggs

Nutella Ganache

• 100 millilitres double cream
• 75 grams nutella
• 50 grams milk/dark chocolate 70% (optional)

Nutella Filling

• 250 millilitres double cream
• 2 tbsp nutella

How To Make It

Paste

1. To begin add the butter, milk and water into the saucepan.
2. Then go on to add sugar and salt.
3. Begin stirring on medium heat, and once all melted, bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Once at the boil, turn it down a bit and add the plain flour, and beat quickly with a wooden spoon till the mixture forms a paste (the paste should be clean from the sides of the saucepan).
5. Keep beating for a couple of minutes until the paste is nice and smooth.
6. Turn the heat off and leave the paste to cool for 5-10 minutes.
7. Once the paste has had some time to cool, transfer the paste to the stand mixer and start at low speed (you can do this with a wooden spoon and mixing bowl if you do not own a stand mixer).
8. One at a time add an egg and mix until it is fully incorporated, then add another and do the same.
9. You will then have formed a loose paste.
10. Transfer the paste into a piping bag (can leave refrigerated for up to a week).
11. Pipe little blobs unto a baking sheet.
12. Dip your finger in water and dab the pointy bit of the paste downwards (this is to prevent the paste from rising too much).
13. Place into a 180 degrees celcius pre-heated oven for 20-25 minutes.
14. You want a nice puff and golden colour around the profiteroles.

Nutella Ganache

1. In a saucepan bring the cream to a boil.
2. Add your Nutella and chocolate into a bowl.
3. Once the cream starts bubbling add your hot cream into the bowl and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to heat everything in the bowl.
4. After waiting a couple of minutes, give the mixture a really good stir gently so everything can come together.
5. It is now time for you your filling so put your ganache to the side and begin with the filling.

Nutella Filling

1. Add your cream and nutella into a bowl.
2. Whip those two ingredients together to a soft/ loose peak.
3. Transfer filling into a piping bag.
4. Ta-da …..you have your filling.
5. It is now time to combine.

Combination

1. Make a little hole underneath the Profiterole.
2. You can do this using a (chopstick,end of a knife and skewer).
3. With the nutella filling piping bag, attach end into the bottom of the profiterole where the hole is.
4. Add filling until you see the cream at the end of the hole.
5. Repeat with all your profiteroles.
6. Now you can bring your ganache over and create your toppings for your profiteroles.
7. Dip the tip of your profiteroles into your lovely ganache and you have your Nutella profiteroles done.

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