{"product_id":"paris-brest","title":"Paris-Brest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Wheel That Won Paris.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1910 to celebrate the legendary Paris–Brest–Paris bicycle race, the \u003cstrong\u003eParis-Brest\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most beloved pastries in French history — and Boulangerie Christophe's version is extraordinary. A \u003cstrong\u003ering of golden choux pastry\u003c\/strong\u003e, split and filled with an extravagant amount of \u003cstrong\u003epraliné mousseline cream\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most intensely nutty, silky, and rich filling in all of French pâtisserie — then finished with \u003cstrong\u003etoasted sliced almonds\u003c\/strong\u003e and a dusting of \u003cstrong\u003epowdered sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is simultaneously light and deeply indulgent. There is nothing else quite like it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Choux Ring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristophe pipes his choux in a precise ring, tops it with \u003cstrong\u003esliced almonds\u003c\/strong\u003e, and bakes it until deeply golden and completely hollow — the shell strong enough to hold the generous filling without collapsing. The choux is split horizontally with a serrated knife to reveal the hollow interior, ready to receive the praliné cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Praliné Mousseline Cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the heart of the Paris-Brest, and the element that defines a great one. Christophe makes his \u003cstrong\u003epraliné paste\u003c\/strong\u003e from scratch — \u003cstrong\u003ehazelnuts and almonds\u003c\/strong\u003e toasted until deeply golden, then cooked in caramel until amber and fragrant, cooled, and ground to a smooth, oily paste that is intensely nutty and complex. This praliné is folded into a \u003cstrong\u003eclassic mousseline cream\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rich pastry cream beaten with \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean-style butter\u003c\/strong\u003e until light, airy, and silky — creating a filling that is simultaneously rich and ethereally light, with a deep, roasted hazelnut flavor that lingers long after the last bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristophe pipes the mousseline in generous rosettes that rise above the rim of the choux — a visual statement of abundance that delivers on every promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe top of the choux ring is replaced, then dusted generously with \u003cstrong\u003epowdered sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e and scattered with additional \u003cstrong\u003etoasted sliced almonds\u003c\/strong\u003e for crunch and visual contrast. Simple, classic, and perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePure Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater, European-style butter, flour, eggs, sliced almonds (choux pastry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHazelnuts, almonds, sugar (house-made praliné paste)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole milk, fresh egg yolks, sugar, flour, European-style butter (mousseline cream)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowdered sugar (finish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest enjoyed the day of purchase. Store at cool room temperature for up to 4 hours; refrigerate if keeping longer and bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before serving. Pairs beautifully with a café au lait, a glass of Calvados, or a cup of lightly sweetened black tea.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boulangerie Christophe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45147797782663,"sku":null,"price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/2086\/2599\/files\/paris-brest-dark-wood.png?v=1783377561","url":"https:\/\/thenourishacres.com\/products\/paris-brest","provider":"The Nourish Acres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}