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Paris Brest with Strawberries

A delightful pastry dessert filled with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Choux Pastry
  • 80 grams butter Ensure it's fresh and high-quality.
  • 200 ml water
  • 100 grams flour
  • 3 pieces eggs Add one at a time.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
Whipped Cream Filling
  • 400 ml very cold liquid cream Whip until firm peaks form.
  • 60 grams sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits and Decoration
  • 400 grams fresh strawberries Slice before use.
  • Icing sugar to sprinkle
  • Mint leaves for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
  2. In a pot, bring the water to a boil along with the butter, salt, and sugar.
  3. Once boiling, take the pot off the heat and add the flour, stirring until the dough pulls away from the sides.
  4. Let the dough cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
  5. Form a circle of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, about 20 centimeters in diameter.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, then let it cool on a wire rack.
Filling
  1. Whip the cold cream with sugar and vanilla until firm peaks form.
  2. Slice the strawberries.
Assembly
  1. Once the Paris Brest has cooled, cut it in half horizontally.
  2. Spread half of the whipped cream on the bottom half and scatter the strawberries over it.
  3. Place the top half back on, pipe more whipped cream in the center, and add more strawberries.
  4. Finish with a sprinkle of icing sugar and mint leaves.

Notes

Serve immediately after assembling for the best taste. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a day, covered.