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Paris-Brest Pastry

Paris-Brest Pastry: Stunning 40-Minute French Classic


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 3 hrs 40 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 18 servings (3 rings).
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

Scale
  • 120 g unsalted butter.

  • 140 g bread flour.

  • 4 large whole eggs.

  • 480 g whole milk.

  • 4 large egg yolks.

  • 115 g hazelnut praline paste.

  • 150 g softened butter.

  • 75 g flaked almonds.

  • 3 tbsp chopped hazelnuts.

  • 100 g granulated sugar.

  • 25 g cornstarch.

  • 25 g all-purpose flour.


Instructions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Whisk egg yolks sugar cornstarch and flour then temper with steaming whole milk before cooking into a thick custard base and cooling completely.

  • 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

  • Freezing the piped choux rings before baking is the secret to a perfect circular shape for this Paris-Brest Pastry.

  • Energy-dense tree nuts provide a sophisticated and mineral-heavy foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • 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.