Pastries & desserts

Paris-Brest

A ring of choux pastry filled with a nutty praline cream.

A ring-shaped Paris-Brest with praline cream.
A ring-shaped Paris-Brest with praline cream.Photo: Deror_aviCC BY-SA 4.0Paris-Brest IMG 0876

Say it: pah-REE BREST (approximate English pronunciation)

The Paris-Brest turns airy choux pastry into a circular dessert filled with praline cream. A crisp shell contrasts with a rich nut-flavored center, sometimes finished with almonds and powdered sugar. Pastry shops offer individual rings and larger sharing versions. It is a different pastry from a croissant, despite the similarly generous filling.

Names to look for on menus

paris brest, paris brests, praline choux ring

Explore its regional connections: Paris & Île-de-France

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About this guide and further reading

Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-12. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.