Paris-Brest

Name: Paris-Brest
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 recipe Praline Paste; 1 cup (140 grams) unsifted all-purpose flour; ¾ cup (about 4 large) eggs; ¼ cup (2 ounces) milk; ¾ cup (6 ounces) water; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1 large egg; 1 ounce (¼ cup) sliced almonds; 1 cup (8 ounces) heavy cream; 2 teaspoons Coffee Essence; 2 tablespoons unsifted powdered sugar

Preparation info

Makes
6 to 8
servings

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Simple Art of Perfect Baking

By Flo Braker

Published 1984

About

This classic cream puff paste dessert, a French specialty, is one of my favorites. After baking, its ring shape is split and filled with the rich flavors of caramelized sugar, nuts, coffee and cream.

Ingredients

1 recipe Praline Paste

Pastry
Vegetarian
Baking

Method

Advance Preparations

Prepare Praline Paste. When it is cool and hard, store it in an airtight container if you are not using it right away.

Baking Preparations

Using a paper towel, lightly grease the baking sheet with solid shortening. Dust lightly with all-purpose flour; tap to remove excess. Usin