How To Create A Perfect Paris Brest: Tips And Tricks For Beginners

By Bhavana Verma

Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) water
1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup (120 g) praline paste (or hazelnut spread)Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Make the Pastry

Boil water and add butter. Add flour and stir to make dough. Let it cool slightly then beat in eggs for creaminess.

Pipe and Bake

Fill the mixture into piping bag, pipe onto parchment paper in ring shape and bake for 30-35 minutes.

Prepare the Filling

Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form then fold in praline paste.

Assemble

Cut the baked pastry in half and fill it with praline filling. Dust with powdered sugar and serve.