🍰 Paris–Brest Recipe — Classic French Cream-Filled Pastry
✨ Introduction
Paris–Brest is a beautiful French dessert made from light choux pastry baked into a ring and filled with rich, nutty cream. It looks impressive but becomes very manageable when broken into simple steps. Crisp on the outside, creamy inside, and perfect for special occasions — this is a showstopper dessert that’s absolutely worth making at home.
📝 Ingredients
For the Choux Pastry:
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1 cup water
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½ cup unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon sugar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs
For the Nutty Cream Filling (Praline-Style):
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1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
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½ cup Nutella or praline spread
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
For Topping:
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¼ cup sliced almonds
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Powdered sugar for dusting


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