Bossche Bollen

Name: Bossche Bollen
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Dutch
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup heavy cream (for filling); 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for filling); 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for glaze); 1/4 cup heavy cream (for glaze)

Hollow choux puffs from the Dutch city of Den Bosch, filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream and topped with a glossy dark chocolate glaze. Plan ahead: fill and glaze the puffs the same day they are baked.

60 minMediumServes 12260 cal/serving

DutchDessertOvenVegetarian

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
2 tbsp powdered sugar (for filling)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for glaze)
1/4 cup heavy cream (for glaze)

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2

Bring 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, and 1/8 tsp salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour all at once and stir hard until a smooth ball forms, about 1 minute.
3

Take the pan off the heat and beat in 2 beaten large eggs a little at a time until the dough is smooth and glossy.
4

Spoon or pipe 12 mounds of dough, about 2 inches wide, onto the sheet and space them 2 inches apart.
5

Bake 25 minutes, until puffed and deep golden. Do not open the oven door early. Cut a slit in each puff to release steam and cool completely.
6

Whip 1 cup heavy cream (for filling) with 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for filling) and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to soft peaks. Spoon the cream into each puff through the slit.
7

Melt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for glaze) with 1/4 cup heavy cream (for glaze) in a bowl over simmering water, stirring until smooth.
8

Dip the top of each filled puff in the chocolate glaze and chill 10 minutes until set.

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Questions

How long does Bossche Bollen take?

As written, 60 minutes: 35 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (25 minutes): "Bake 25 minutes, until puffed and deep golden."

What oven temperature does Bossche Bollen need?

For Bossche Bollen, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 25 minutes, in step 5.

What should Bossche Bollen look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until puffed and deep golden.

Can I make Bossche Bollen gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Bossche Bollen is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Bossche Bollen contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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