Paris–Brest
 Paris-Brest | |
| Type | Pastry |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Choux pastry, praline cream |
'Paris Brest' pastry variation by Philippe Conticini
A Paris–Brest sold in Japan, albeit a rather simple one
Paris Brest from Alpine Bakery in Alpharetta, GA with whipped cream, strawberries and vanilla custard
A Paris–Brest is a French dessert, made of choux pastry and a praline flavoured cream.
History
The round pastry, in the form of a wheel, was created in 1910 by Louis Durand, pâtissier of Maisons-Laffitte, at the request of Pierre Giffard, to commemorate the Paris–Brest–Paris bicycle race he had initiated in 1891.[1] Its circular shape is representative of a wheel. It became popular with riders on the Paris–Brest cycle race, partly because of its energizing high caloric value, and is now found in pâtisseries all over France.
See also
- List of choux pastry dishes
References
- ↑ Mollois, Emmanuel. Et Voila. Fremantle Press
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