Profiteroles are a classic French dessert that are typically made with choux pastry and filled with whipped cream or custard. While traditional profiteroles are not gluten-free due to the wheat flour used in the pastry, you can still enjoy this delicious dessert with a few modifications. Here’s how to make gluten-free profiteroles.
Ingredients:
For the choux pastry:
- 1/2 cup of gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 2 large eggs
For the filling:
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp of powdered sugar
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water, butter, and salt to a boil over medium heat.
- Once the mixture is boiling, add the gluten-free flour and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Spoon the choux pastry mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
- Pipe the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small balls about the size of a cherry.
- Use a wet finger to smooth any peaks or rough edges on the pastry.
- Bake the profiteroles in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Remove the profiteroles from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Cut a small hole in the bottom of each profiterole and use a piping bag to fill them with the whipped cream.
- Arrange the profiteroles on a serving platter and dust them with powdered sugar.
Conclusion:
Making gluten-free profiteroles is easier than you might think, and the end result is a delicious and impressive dessert that everyone can enjoy. With a few simple substitutions, you can still achieve the same light and airy texture of traditional choux pastry without any gluten. Give this recipe a try and impress your friends and family with your gluten-free baking skills!