Name: Profiteroles with cherry ricotta cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 bought profiteroles; 75 gram white chocolate melts; 100 gram smooth ricotta; 1 tablespoon caster sugar; 1/4 cup thickened cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence; 1/3 cup canned pitted black cherries, drained, finely chopped

Profiteroles with cherry ricotta cream

Coated with sweet white chocolate, these fluffy, golden profiteroles are absolutely divine stuffed with a black cherry ricotta cream. This decadent twist on the classic French pastry dessert will delight all your guests.

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Makes 6 Item

Prep

15M

Cook

Total

20M

Ingredients

6 bought profiteroles

75 gram white chocolate melts

100 gram smooth ricotta

1 tablespoon caster sugar

1/4 cup thickened cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

1/3 cup canned pitted black cherries, drained, finely chopped

Method

1.To melt white chocolate: Place melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium in 30-second bursts, stirring occasionally, until melted.

2.Dip top of each profiterole in melted chocolate. Place on a baking tray. Chill 5 minutes, or until chocolate sets.

3.Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, beat ricotta and sugar until smooth. Add cream and essence. Beat until thick. Stir in cherries.

4.Cut each profiterole in half. Spoon cherry mixture onto profiterole bases; sandwich with profiterole tops. Serve.

Make ahead: Prepare the cherry cream a day ahead. You’ll find profiteroles in the bakery aisle. Replace cherries with canned mixed berries, mango or peaches.
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