Paris-Brest Philippe Conticini style

Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo

Generous Paris-Brest inspired by chef Philippe Conticini, with a crown of choux pastry and craquelin, a light praliné pastry cream and a flowing core of pure praliné insert. The recipe details each step, from shaping the craquelin to baking the choux, through preparing the cream and final assembly.

IntermediateFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
3h 33m
Prep
1h 2m
Cook
33m
Cleanup
5h 8m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$14.10
Per serving:$1.76

Critical Success Points

  • Freeze the praliné inserts overnight
  • Achieve the correct consistency of the panade (eggless choux pastry)
  • Bake until golden coloration without collapsing
  • Cool the cream completely before whisking
  • Insert the still‑frozen praliné core for a molten center

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful of burns when heating the milk and the panade.
  • Handle the gelatin with clean hands to avoid contamination.
  • Use gloves or a towel to remove the hot dish from the oven.

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