Chai Latte Profiteroles

Prep 30 min
Total 60 min
Servings 8

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Making profiterole is simple, but looks fancy. Flavoured with exotic chai spices and drizzled with chocolate sauce, these cream puffs are impressive. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) milk

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, cut into cubes

1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour

4 eggs

Chai Latte Whipped Cream

1 cup (250 mL) heavy whipping cream, well chilled

2 tbsp (25 mL) sugar

6 tbsp (90 mL) chai latte-flavoured international instant coffee mix

1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar

2 1/2 tbsp (35 mL) cornstarch

1 tbsp (15 mL) unsweetened baking cocoa

1/2 cup (125 mL) water

2 tbsp (25 mL) butter

1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 425ºF. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2

In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, 1/2 cup butter and the salt until butter is melted. Add flour all at once; stir until mixture comes together, forms a ball and pulls away from side of saucepan. Transfer dough to food processor. Add eggs; process until dough is combined and smooth.
3

Using ice cream scoop, place balls of dough on cookie sheet.
4

Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown. Turn oven off; let stand in oven 10 minutes longer. Cool completely.
5

Meanwhile, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on medium-high speed until slightly thickened. Reduce speed; beat in 2 tablespoons sugar and the chai latte mix. Increase speed; beat mixture until stiff. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
6

In 2-quart saucepan, stir together 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and cocoa with whisk. Add water; heat to boiling over medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Beat in 2 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into heatproof jar. Store in refrigerator.
7

To serve, cut each cream puff in half. Top bottom halves with chai latte whipped cream. Cover with top halves of cream puffs. Drizzle each with chocolate sauce.

Expert Tips

Make Ahead: The profiterole shells can be made in advance. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze in freezer plastic bags.
Tip: You can fill profiteroles with flavoured whipped cream or ice cream. They are incredibly versatile.