Description
A sophisticated twist on the classic Paris-Brest, this savory version features a light choux pastry ring filled with a creamy mixture of smoked salmon, avocado, and cream cheese. Perfect for festive occasions like Easter and Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove from heat and add flour all at once. Stir vigorously until a smooth dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the dough is smooth and glossy.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. Pipe a 7-inch ring onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mashed avocado, chopped smoked salmon, dill, and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Slice the cooled Paris-Brest ring horizontally. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom half.
- Place the top half of the ring over the filling.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the choux pastry is completely cool before filling.
- You can add a squeeze of lemon juice to the avocado mixture for extra brightness.
- Garnish with extra dill or chives if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: savory paris-brest, smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese, appetizer, holiday, Easter, Christmas, French pastry