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Paris Brest

Cultural Context

Paris Brest originated in 1910 to commemorate a bicycle race between Paris and Brest, France. This delightful pastry, shaped like a bicycle wheel, is filled with rich almond cream and whipped cream, symbolizing the journey. Today, it remains a beloved French dessert, often enjoyed at celebrations and special occasions, with variations found in patisseries around the world.

FrenchFRdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
2 eggs
150g sugar
8g vanilla sugar
70g corn starch
500ml milk
50g sugar
30g water
150g hazelnuts
1 tablespoon odorless vegetable oil
2g salt
4g sugar
75g butter
80ml water
100ml milk
100g flour
3-4 eggs
160g soft butter
powdered sugar

almond cream

🥗Healthier: cashew cream

💰Cheaper: buttercream

Cashew cream offers a nut-free option while buttercream is more accessible.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cocoa powder reduces calories, while milk chocolate is often less expensive.

1

Combine 2 eggs, 150g sugar, 8g vanilla sugar, and 70g corn starch in a mixing bowl.

2

Add 500ml milk and brew thickly over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3

Cover with cling film and allow to cool completely.

4

In a saucepan, combine 50g sugar and 30g water, bring to a boil.

5

Add 150g hazelnuts and fry for 3-5 minutes until caramelized.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of odorless vegetable oil and let cool down.

7

In a mixing bowl, combine 2g salt, 4g sugar, 75g butter, 80ml water, 100ml milk, and 100g flour.

8

Add 3-4 eggs in portions until the dough drains slowly.

9

Pipe the dough into three circles on a baking sheet.

10

Brush the circles with egg wash and sprinkle with almonds.

11

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35-40 minutes.

12

Beat 160g soft butter for 2-3 minutes until creamy.

13

Slice the baked pastry in half and let cool.

14

Chill for 3-5 hours before decorating with powdered sugar.

Cooking Techniques

pipingbakingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlsaucepanbaking sheetcling film

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairynutseggs

Also Known As

Choux Paris BrestPâtisserie Paris Brest
Local Name: Paris-Brest

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