Storing Profiteroles: Fridge, Freezer, or Room Temperature?

[kam]

I want to make the Profiteroles for New Year's Eve, but I am not sure how to do these ahead.

I want to make the puffs today (1 day ahead). How do I store just the puffs? Fridge, Freezer, or room temp??

Can I make the filling today too and just put it in the fridge in a container until I fill the profiteroles tomorrow?

Or is it really better to completely make them (with filling) and freeze them?

Thanks!

 

[finley1991]

All of the above will work. If you make them today and don't fill them, cool them COMPLETELY and put in a ziplock bag and store at room temp.My favorite way is to make them completely and freeze them.Enjoy!

 

[Ginger428]

All of the above will work. If you make them today and don't fill them, cool them COMPLETELY and put in a ziplock bag and store at room temp.

My favorite way is to make them completely and freeze them.

Enjoy!

Me too! I did this once for a fair, made a batch every night, had about 6 dozen & they defrosted beautifully!

 

[ChefNic]

I froze them, stored them in the Rect. Chillzanne (without the frozen insert).
When I took them out of the freezer, (I was taking them to a host house), I kept them in the chillzanne,with the lid on as I was setting up etc,
they ended up soft.

So definitely uncover them while they are defrosting.

Then I had the guest fill them, drizzle the chocolate, etc. sorta a hands on activity.

 

[dianevill]

I made mine today for tomorrow's party. I did as others have suggested (and have done myself) - I made them completely and then froze them. I don't drizzle chocolate on mine, though - I just shake powdered sugar on them once they're defrosted (and I defrost uncovered). If you're doing the chocolate, I'd wait until they're thawed to add the chocolate.

 

[kam]

Thanks everyone!

I decided to make them completely and freeze them. I also decided to drizzle the chocolate on now before I froze them (I didn't see the post suggesting waiting for the chocolate - why wait to add the chocolate??)

This is the first time I made these and DH and I HAD to taste test a few. I made them with the heavy whipping cream and they are wonderful!!

 

[lockhartkitchen]

Good choice Kathleen. Enjoy them!!