How to keep profiteroles fresh
I am having family over for dinner soon, and would like to make profiteroles for dessert. I will, however, be busy during the daytime and will only have an hour or so before people arrive for dinner, in which time I will need to cook the main course.
My question - can I make the profiteroles (just the choux bun - filling and sauce kept separate) the day before?
If there is a way, how should they be kept, to keep them fresh and not either dried out or far too soft/stale?
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The shell of a profiterole can be made in advance and either stored in an airtight container or even frozen. If you decided to freeze the choux buns, don't forget to thaw them first (ideally on a wire rack) and then add to the oven for about 10 minutes to crisp up.How do you keep profiteroles from getting soggy?
Just add extra eggs until you get that right consistency. Chances are you may have cooked the dough too long and too much water evaporated, but it can easily be fixed by adding extra eggs.How do you store fresh profiteroles?
You can store them in any airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, and can freeze even filled puffs for several weeks.How long will profiteroles last?
Leftovers: Chocolate topped, custard or cream filled profiteroles are still good for 24 to 36 hours! Pastry Storage: The cooked, unfilled pastry balls will keep in an airtight container for 3 days, or in the freezer for 3 months. 6. Eclairs are made using choux pastry too!How do you keep profiteroles crispy?
When I make them ahead I freeze them as soon as they're cold, then pop them in a hot oven for 4 \u2013 5 minutes to crisp them before I use them, with just enough time to cool and fill before I serve.Cream Puffs (In-depth Guide to Pate a Choux and Pastry Cream)
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