Profiterole Pyramid

A stunning dessert pyramid featuring homemade choux pastry filled with vanilla whipped cream and drizzled with dark and white chocolate.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 755.7 kcals 6045.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.6 grams 332.6 grams
Fat 60.6 grams 485.1 grams
Protein 11.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
piece
Icing Sugar
To taste
100
g
Dark Chocolate
Minimum 70% cocoa solids, melted
100
g
Dairy
150
g
Unsalted Butter
Plus extra for greasing
6
piece
Eggs
Free-range
500
ml
Double Cream
Whipped until soft peaks form
GrainsCereals
Liquids
150
ml

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a baking tray.
  • Melt butter and water in a pan over medium heat.
  • Remove from heat and mix in flour until a paste forms.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time until the mixture is combined.
  • Pipe small dough blobs onto the baking tray using a piping bag.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until dry, then poke a hole in each base to release steam.
  • Fold vanilla and icing sugar into whipped cream.
  • Fill the cooled profiteroles with the cream mixture using a piping bag.
  • Base the pyramid by securing a layer of buns with melted dark chocolate.
  • Build up layers using melted dark and white chocolate as glue.
  • Drizzle remaining chocolate over the completed pyramid and serve.