Description
A delightful Paris-Brest pastry filled with luscious whipped cream and fresh strawberries, a classic French dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Choux Pastry:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and draw a 7–8 inch circle as a guide.
- Prepare Choux Pastry: In a saucepan, combine milk, water, butter, sugar, and salt. Add flour, then eggs one at a time. Pipe the dough into a crown shape on the parchment.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden. Cool in the oven.
- Whip Cream: Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Assemble: Slice pastry, fill with whipped cream and strawberries, then top with the other half. Dust with powdered sugar and almonds.
Notes
- For best results, assemble the pastry just before serving to maintain its crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
