Paris-Brest
The Paris-Brest is a classic French dessert pastry, traditionally shaped like a bicycle wheel to commemorate the Paris–Brest–Paris bicycle race. It features a ring of choux pastry filled with a rich, nutty praline mousseline cream, often topped with toasted almonds and powdered sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This indulgent dessert is high in both fat and carbohydrates, primarily from butter, cream, nuts, and pastry. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, offering a significant energy boost along with some protein and fats from the almonds.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 200 IU |
| Vitamin D | 15 IU |
| Vitamin E | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Its iconic wheel shape was created in 1910 to celebrate a famous long-distance bicycle race, making it a delicious piece of culinary sports history. Nutritionally, the generous use of praline paste (made from caramelized sugar and nuts) provides a distinctive, complex flavor and a notable source of plant-based fats.
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