Vegetarian

The tuile batter can be made 1 day in advance. Refrigerate it in an airtight container until you’re ready to bake.

Extra sauce may be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Profiteroles, like éclairs, are made from pâte à choux, a delicate, airy pastry that is surprisingly easy to make.

Freshly shaved coconut makes a lovely garnish; you could also sprinkle some shredded packaged coconut over the top.

Use the highest-quality chocolate you can find.

In Italian gelato shops, stracciatella describes an ice cream that has chocolate mixed into it—as our recipe does.

Wild raspberries, huckleberries, or boysenberries can be used in place of blackberries, if you prefer. Drizzle leftover blackberry puree on top for added flavor.