Melted butter (for greasing)
For the dough
One cup of water (240 ml)
Half cup of melted butter (100 g)
One cup of wheat flour (120 g)
Four eggs
For the filling
Two cups of milk (480 ml)
Half cup of sugar (90 g)
Half cup of chocolate chips (45 g)
Three tablespoons of cornstarch
Two egg yolks
One-quarter cup of chocolate liqueur (60 ml)
For the topping
One-fourth cup of melted chocolate (20 g)
One and one-third cups of confectioner's sugar (200 g)
Three tablespoons of milk
Melted butter (for greasing)
For the dough
One cup of water (240 ml)
Half cup of melted butter (100 g)
One cup of wheat flour (120 g)
Four eggs
For the filling
Two cups of milk (480 ml)
Half cup of sugar (90 g)
Half cup of chocolate chips (45 g)
Three tablespoons of cornstarch
Two egg yolks
One-quarter cup of chocolate liqueur (60 ml)
For the topping
One-fourth cup of melted chocolate (20 g)
One and one-third cups of confectioner's sugar (200 g)
Three tablespoons of milk
Preheat oven to 350°F (medium)
Grease a large baking dish with butter. Reserve
Make the dough: in a medium saucepan, bring water and melted butter to a boil over high heat
Add flour, one cup at a time, whisking vigorously until a ball of dough forms (about 3 minutes)
Remove from heat and add eggs, one at a time, whisking until smooth
Pipe the dough into long strips onto the prepared baking dish, leaving 5 cm between each strip
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and firm to the touch (about 50 minutes)
Let cool and reserve
Make the filling: in a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except for chocolate liqueur
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5 minutes)
Add chocolate liqueur, mix, and remove from heat
Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap in contact with surface, and let cool
Pipe the filling into the reserved dough strips. Reserve
Make the topping: in a medium bowl, combine all ingredients
Beat until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes)
Spread over the cooled bombes and let set (about 10 minutes)
Arrange on a serving plate and serve immediately
Cooking time per unit: 169 calories
Note: The dough can be prepared ahead of time and reserved in an airtight container at room temperature
The filling can also be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator
Before filling, stir until creamy
Make the topping just before serving.
