Paris-Brest: An easy to make and delicious ring-shaped choux pastry!

Name: Paris-Brest: An easy to make and delicious ring-shaped choux pastry!
Uploaded: 2017-02-28T15:40:10Z
Duration: PT60.612S
Channel: Cookist

published on 28 February, 2017 at 16:40

The Paris-Brest is a typical French dessert, choux pastry in the shape of a large ring reminiscent of a giant Saint Joseph’s day pastry! It’s a beautiful, easy to make, and tasty dessert which you can fill with anything you like.

INGREDIENTS
250ml (1 C) water
150gr (5.3 oz) flour
100gr (3.5 oz) butter
1 tsp of sugar
4 eggs
1 pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS
Bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour, salt and sugar and stir vigorously for a few minutes. Once the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan, transfer to a bowl and let it cool slightly for a few minutes. Next add the eggs one at a time. Wait until the egg is completely incorporated before adding the next one. With the help of a pastry bag make a large ring, you can also use a pound cake pan for a more precise shape. Bake for 30 minutes at 200°C (390°F) in a convection oven. All ovens are different, so keep an eye on the pastry while it’s baking. Once cooked, let it cool and fill it with anything you like. We opted for a fresh and tasty custard and strawberries.