Profiteroles Filled with Langres Cheese

Get ready to indulge in the delectable flavors of Profiteroles Filled with Langres Cheese. This delightful dish combines light and airy choux pastry with the rich and creamy Langres cheese, all smothered in a warm cheese sauce. With its savory and melt-in-your-mouth goodness, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a special culinary delight, these Profiteroles Filled with Langres Cheese are the perfect choice for an unforgettable dining experience. So gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with elegance and deliciousness.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 shallots, minced
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 Langres cheeses, about 6 ounces each
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon potato starch or cornstarch

FOR THE CHOUX PASATRY:

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 eggs

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Prepare the choux pastry. In a pan, bring water and butter to a boil. Turn off the heat. Quickly add flour, stirring vigorously until the dough forms and becomes smooth. Stir in the eggs, one by one. On a cookie sheet lined with buttered parchment paper, drop 12 small mounds of the dough, keeping them at least 1 inch apart. Bake for 30 minutes until the choux puff up. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter and sauté the minced shallots until golden. Pour in the white wine and cook until it reduces by a third. Add the chicken stock and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut one Langres cheese into pieces and add it to the stock. Stir until the cheese melts. In a small bowl, dilute the starch with cream and add it to the saucepan. Stir steadily with a whisk until the sauce becomes smooth and shiny. Keep the sauce warm over simmering water.
4. Slice the second Langres cheese into 12 pieces.
5. Using a serrated knife, cut off the tops of the choux. If needed, remove any bits of uncooked dough inside the choux. Discard the removed dough. Stuff each chou with one piece of cheese and replace the tops of the choux.
6. Return the 12 filled choux to the preheated oven at 375°F and bake for an additional 5-8 minutes to melt the cheese.
7. Serve the Profiteroles Filled with Langres Cheese while hot. Place two choux on each plate and coat them with the warm cheese sauce. Accompany the dish with a fresh green salad.

Enjoy the rich and savory combination of the crisp choux pastry, melted Langres cheese, and creamy cheese sauce. It’s a delightful treat that combines textures and flavors beautifully.

Indulge in the decadence of Profiteroles Filled with Langres Cheese, as you savor the harmonious combination of flavors and textures. With each bite, experience the delicate choux pastry giving way to the creamy and flavorful Langres cheese filling. The warm cheese sauce adds an extra layer of richness, enveloping the profiteroles in its smooth embrace.

Serve these delightful creations hot, with two profiteroles per plate, generously coated in the luscious cheese sauce. The accompanying green salad provides a refreshing contrast to the richness of the dish, balancing the flavors perfectly.

Whether enjoyed as an elegant appetizer, a show-stopping main course, or a unique addition to a cheese platter, Profiteroles Filled with Langres Cheese are sure to captivate your palate and leave you craving for more. So gather your loved ones, savor the moment, and let these exquisite profiteroles transport you to a world of culinary bliss.