Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches
Indulge in the blissful experience of Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches, a delightful treat that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. With their soft, fluffy dough enveloping a rich vanilla custard filling and decadent chocolate chips, each bite is a heavenly affair. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also makes for an impressive presentation at any gathering. Whether you enjoy them fresh from the oven or as a cozy afternoon snack, these brioches are sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 10g fresh yeast
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 vanilla pod
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, mix flour, sugar, salt, and crumbled yeast. Add beaten eggs and knead until smooth. Gradually incorporate softened butter and knead until sticky.
- Cover and let rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, heat milk and butter with the vanilla pod. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch. Gradually mix in hot milk and cook until thickened into custard.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread cooled custard over half and sprinkle chocolate chips. Fold dough over and cut into rectangles.
- Let rise again for about 2 hours on a parchment-lined sheet. Brush with beaten egg before baking at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare sugar syrup by boiling water and sugar together; brush over warm brioches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brioche (85g)
- Calories: 232
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 96mg