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A Bossche bol is a large Dutch choux pastry associated with 's-Hertogenbosch, also known as Den Bosch. It consists of a hollow baked shell filled with whipped cream and covered almost completely with dark chocolate glaze. Unlike a smaller profiterole or chocolate-covered cream puff, it is typically made as a substantial individual pastry and is closely identified with the city's bakeries and cafés.
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What is inside a Bossche Bol?
A Bossche Bol is a large choux-pastry sphere filled generously with whipped cream. Its exterior is covered almost completely with a dark chocolate glaze.
Where did the Bossche Bol originate?
It is associated with 's-Hertogenbosch, commonly called Den Bosch, in the Netherlands. The pastry is so closely linked with the city that visitors often seek it out as a local specialty.
How is a Bossche Bol different from a profiterole?
A Bossche Bol is much larger than a typical profiterole and is usually served as one individual pastry. It also has a full dark chocolate coating rather than a small drizzle or spoonful of sauce.
How are you supposed to eat a Bossche Bol?
It is traditionally eaten by hand, often by turning it upside down so the uncoated base is easier to bite. Using a knife and fork is less messy, but the cream-filled center still makes it an intentionally indulgent pastry.
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