A delicious festive treat, Peppermint Profiteroles are made with pâte à choux pastry and served with a rich hot fudge sauce. These pastry puffs can be prepared ahead of time and frozen, making them perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Step 2: In a medium saucepan, add the water, butter, and sugar; heat over medium/high heat until it begins to boil.
Step 3: Turn the heat down to medium/low and add the flour, stirring until it forms a dough that doesn't stick to the sides of the pot.
Step 4: Off heat, add in the eggs one by one, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag and pipe onto a parchment-lined sheet tray in 1.5-inch rounds.
Step 6: Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes.
Step 7: For the hot fudge, in a small saucepan, add butter and chocolate; stir to combine just until melted.
Step 8: Add half and half and salt, stirring until incorporated.
Step 9: Add cocoa powder, whisking until smooth.
Step 10: Turn heat to low and add vanilla. Serve warm or refrigerate and reheat later.
