Chocolate Hazelnut Paris-Brest

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chocolate Hazelnut Paris-Brest, a classic French pastry cake featuring a ring of choux pastry filled with a luscious chocolate hazelnut cream. Topped with toasted hazelnuts and a dusting of powdered sugar, this dessert is perfect for any occasion.

A beautifully presented Chocolate Hazelnut Paris-Brest on a rustic wooden table, showcasing the choux pastry ring filled with chocolate hazelnut cream, garnished with toasted hazelnuts and powdered sugar.
Cultural & Regional Cakes French Pastry Cakes French pastry chocolate hazelnut Choux Pastry dessert
Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts
  • for dusting powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Step 1:

    In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.

  2. Step 2:

    Remove from heat and stir in the flour until the mixture forms a ball.

  3. Step 3:

    Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth.

  4. Step 4:

    Pipe the dough into a ring shape on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  5. Step 5:

    Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

  6. Step 6:

    Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the chocolate hazelnut spread.

  7. Step 7:

    Once the pastry is cool, slice it in half and fill with the chocolate hazelnut cream.

  8. Step 8:

    Top with toasted hazelnuts and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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