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Hazelnut Paris-Brest

Cultural Context

Originating from France, the Paris-Brest was created in 1910 to commemorate a bicycle race between Paris and Brest. This dessert features a ring of choux pastry filled with a rich hazelnut cream, symbolizing the bicycle wheels. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, it has gained popularity worldwide, inspiring variations in flavors and fillings.

FrenchFRdessert
120 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup praliné
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Prepare the praliné by mixing hazelnuts and butter until well combined.

2

Make the pastry cream using Madagascar vanilla for flavor.

3

Ensure that the ingredients are fresh and not stored for too long to avoid any off-flavors.

4

Emphasize the importance of technique and detail in pastry making.

Cooking Techniques

pipingwhippingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutsgluten

Also Known As

Paris-BrestChoux à la crème aux noisettes
Local Name: Paris-Brest

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