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Decadent Paris-Brest with Hazelnut Cream

Decadent Paris-Brest with Hazelnut Cream

Indulge in a luxurious Decadent Paris-Brest with Hazelnut Cream that impresses with its rich textures and flavors.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 640
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry Ingredients
  • 1.5 ounces water
  • 2.5 ounces sugar
  • 2 ounces light corn syrup
  • 2 ounces toasted blanched hazelnuts
  • 2 ounces toasted sliced almonds
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 recipe choux pastry
  • 1 large egg (whisked with 1 tablespoon water)
  • raw sliced almonds
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter (softened to about 68°F (20°C))
  • 1 recipe vanilla pastry cream (at room temperature)
  • powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • mixer
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the choux pastry according to the recipe instructions.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and light corn syrup; heat until dissolved.
  3. Blend toasted hazelnuts and sliced almonds with the syrup mixture until smooth.
  4. Add kosher salt and baking soda to the nut mixture and mix well.
  5. Fold the hazelnut cream into the prepared choux pastry.
  6. Pipe the choux pastry into a ring shape on a baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
  7. Bake until golden brown and puffed, about 80 minutes.
  8. Allow the choux ring to cool, then fill with vanilla pastry cream and hazelnut cream.
  9. Top with raw sliced almonds and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 640kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 15gFat: 48g

Notes

This recipe offers versatility; feel free to experiment with different nuts and flavors for the cream. Remember to enjoy fresh for the best texture.

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