Cream-Filled Profiteroles
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. The "Plombir" cream has a very delicate consistency. It pairs perfectly with choux pastry. To make the dessert delight with its flavor, be sure to chill the cream before piping, and then let the pastries rest well in the refrigerator. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Prepare choux pastry. Pour water into a saucepan or sauté pan. Add butter and a pinch of salt. Put it on the heat and warm it until it comes to a boil.
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Step 3
Remove from heat, add the flour, and stir immediately. Return to the heat and, stirring, keep it there for about one minute.
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Step 4
Remove the choux pastry from the heat. Add the eggs one at a time. Beat well with a mixer each time.
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Step 5
The finished dough should be smooth, uniform, and viscous, but not runny in consistency.
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Step 6
Take a baking tray and line it with parchment paper. Pipe small buns onto it, leaving space between them. Place in an oven preheated to 180°C for 25–30 minutes.
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Step 7
While the profiteroles are baking, prepare the cream. In a bowl, combine 100 ml of milk, the egg, and the flour.
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Step 8
Mix well so there are no lumps.
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Step 9
In a saucepan, combine the remaining milk with the sugar. Bring to a boil, then pour in the egg-flour mixture in a thin stream.
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Step 10
Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. As soon as the cream starts to boil, remove it from the heat, cover with a lid, and let it cool.
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Step 11
After the time has elapsed, remove the prepared pieces from the oven. They should be golden in color. Let them cool.
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Step 12
Prepare the "Plombir" cream. Whip the chilled cream with powdered sugar into a fluffy, stable mass.
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Step 13
Add the well-chilled custard.
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Step 14
Whip the cream with a mixer until smooth. Chill.
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Step 15
Fill the prepared shells with cream. Put the pastries in the freezer for 20 minutes. Then serve them to the table.
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Step 16
Remove from the oven and serve warm or cooled.