I grew up with a lot of cream puffs around our house. My mom is a choux queen to this day. They are almost always filled puffs in the freezer waiting to be devoured, so because of that, I was pretty comfortable making this week's recipe chosen by Caroline of A Consuming Passion. Lucky for me! I decided to try making the ring since in all our cream puffery (yeah, probably not an actual word) growing up I had never made that shape. For whatever reason, I just wasn't excited about mint. I made the ring though, and still just couldn't decide what to fill it with.
I decided to just go with what I had on hand - white chocolate and blackberries. The combination was beautiful and light. For the white chocolate I used the White Chocolate Whipped Cream recipe at the back of The Book. I decided to keep things light with just a bit of melted white chocolate on top as well.
I decided to just go with what I had on hand - white chocolate and blackberries. The combination was beautiful and light. For the white chocolate I used the White Chocolate Whipped Cream recipe at the back of The Book. I decided to keep things light with just a bit of melted white chocolate on top as well.
Also, don't forget to head on over to the Great American Bake Sale being hosted by the Tuesdays with Dorie Crew, lead by our fearless leader Laurie over at Quirky Cupcake to see how you can help end childhood hunger in America!
Gosh Holly, that looks huge! Hugely delicious! How many people were you able to serve?
ReplyDeleteI've never had a Paris-Brest before but I've always wanted to try :)
That is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow - white chocolate and blackberries - fabulous! It looks beautiful, and I'm jealous you grew up with creampuffery :)
ReplyDeleteThe berries look like a wonderful addition!!!
ReplyDeleteYum--your ring looks fabulous! The blackberries sounds like a great addition.
ReplyDeleteI love the combination you chose, it sounds delicious. And it's beautiful too! :)
ReplyDeleteYour ring looks wonderful. Your flavor combination sounds delicious. And cream puffery must be a word. If not it is now.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is very very beautifully done and your photos are lovely. This combination just makes my heart sing. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas...very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhite chocolate and blackberries. How delicious does that sound to me! Great job and beautiful photos.
ReplyDeletewow! That combo sounds delicious! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThe white chocolate looks fabulous and your puff ring is gorgeous!
ReplyDeletecream and berries oh my...at first i thought the berries were a thick layer of chocolate cream. slice me up a piece!
ReplyDeleteA plus for that execution! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow Holly, that is beautiful! Your family is so lucky to have all these yummy treats!
ReplyDeletewow that is totally fab! great job!
ReplyDeleteStunning ring! Great flavor combo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and gorgeous. I might even eat white chocolate to get me a taste of that.
ReplyDeleteOh, how lovely!!! Spectacular, really.
ReplyDeleteholly, that is crazy-amazing! nicely done.
ReplyDeletefor whatever reason, I can't see your pics - but gosh - white chocolate? berries? sounds soooo good!
ReplyDeleteblackberries and white chocolate! brilliant and delicious!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh glorious! that looks summery and delicious!
ReplyDeleteYour ring is so nice and full! And the white chocolate-blackberry combination is so much more summery than peppermint. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic looking ring. I Love the idea of using white chocolate and blackberries! Looks so delicious!
ReplyDeletethis is definitely the sweetest and the prettiest thing i've ever laid my eyes on :-) delicious!!
ReplyDeleteyum, wonderful idea with the berries! awesome pics too! :)
ReplyDeleteohhh what a combination! white chocolate and blackberries!!! YUMMY!
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Oh yes, I could eat about 3 of these for breakfast right now :D. Haha, they seriously look amazing though.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous looking ring, I am very impressed, great work.
ReplyDeleteUlrike from Küchenlatein
Ooh how delicious! White chocolate and blackberries are a wonderful combination.
ReplyDeleteI love the white chocolate drizzle on top! Your puff looks perfect! Must be nice to have a choux queen to rely on!
ReplyDeleteShari@Whisk: a food blog
What a lovely ring, wish such a decadent drizzle.
ReplyDeleteThat is a thing of beauty!
ReplyDeleteHoly cream puff batman! I am drooling over your white chocolate whipped cream variation! YUM! Great job!
ReplyDeleteClara @ I♥food4thought
I always wish that I could reach in and grab a taste of your finished product! It looks so good and the combo of flavors- yum!
ReplyDeleteNow that is what I call dessert! Nice! Where do I get a spoon?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! I love the berries and cream...it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeletewhat's not to love about mint? the people demand mint!
ReplyDeleteokay, we don't really. the blackberry and white chocolate are droolworthy.
What a wonderful combination white chocolate and blackberries oh yum! Ring looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteWOW - beautiful cream puff ring! i love blackberries! stunning presentation
ReplyDeleteThat is truly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous cream puff ring! It's huge! Love the blackberry/white chocolate combo, you just can't go wrong with berries and white chocolate!
ReplyDeleteWow... what a beautiful showcase of your talent at cream-puffery. What's your secret to keep the ring from deflating?
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your simple summery flavor combination. Great job!