Paris-Brest
Paris-Brest is a traditional French pastry that was created in 1910 to commemorate the Paris-Brest bicycle race. It is made of choux pastry dough, typically in a ring shape, filled with a praline-flavored cream and topped with sliced almonds. The shape of the pastry is meant to resemble a bicycle wheel.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup praline paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until the mixture forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Remove from heat.
- Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe a ring shape onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top of the pastry ring. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and praline paste, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
- Slice the pastry ring horizontally and fill with the praline cream. Replace the top of the pastry and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 667kcal (33%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 56g (86%)Saturated Fat: 31g (194%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 296mg (99%)Sodium: 241mg (10%)Potassium: 288mg (8%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 1871IU (37%)Vitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 145mg (14%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
