Description
A vibrant and healthy sweet dessert featuring three large baked choux pastry wheels covered in flaked almonds and filled with a rich smooth hazelnuts praline crème mousseline suspension and roasted nut shards.
Ingredients
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120 g unsalted butter.
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140 g bread flour.
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4 large whole eggs.
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480 g whole milk.
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4 large egg yolks.
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115 g hazelnut praline paste.
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150 g softened butter.
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75 g flaked almonds.
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3 tbsp chopped hazelnuts.
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100 g granulated sugar.
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25 g cornstarch.
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25 g all-purpose flour.
Instructions
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Simmer butter water whole milk salt and sugar then stir in the bread flour all at once until a smooth dough forms and cooks for 3 minutes before gradually beating in whole eggs.
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Pipe two touching rings with a third ring on top using a star nozzle then scatter with flaked almonds and freeze for 60 minutes to lock the structure.
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Bake the frozen rings at 340°F for 40 minutes without opening the oven door for the first 30 minutes until deep golden crisp and hollow.
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Whisk egg yolks sugar cornstarch and flour then temper with steaming whole milk before cooking into a thick custard base and cooling completely.
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Beat the softened butter and praline paste together then gradually whip in the cooled custard before piping into the sliced shells along with chopped nuts.
Notes
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Freezing the piped choux rings before baking is the secret to a perfect circular shape for this Paris-Brest Pastry.
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Energy-dense tree nuts provide a sophisticated and mineral-heavy foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
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This French dessert is naturally wine-free and perfect for high-end celebrations.
- Prep Time: ~ 60 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 40 mins.
- Category: Dessert.
- Method: Double-Baking/Whipping.
- Cuisine: French Classical Patisserie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous slice (1/6 of a ring).
- Calories: ~ 340 kcal.
- Sugar: 14 g.
- Sodium: ~ 65 mg.
- Fat: ~ 26 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 14 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 12 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 22 g.
- Fiber: ~ 2 g.
- Protein: ~ 5 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 135 mg.
Keywords: Paris-Brest Pastry, Choux Pastry Wheels, Stunning Pastry Recipes, Hazelnut Praline Creams, Crème Mousseline Fillings, New York Recipe.