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Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches

Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches

Delight in Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches, a treat that combines fluffy brioche with rich custard and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 brioches
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling and Topping
  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla custard pastry cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Custard Preparation
  1. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and a splash of milk.
  2. Heat the rest of the milk with vanilla, then slowly temper the yolk mixture.
  3. Cook until thickened, then chill the custard.
Brioche Dough Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add eggs and warm milk, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead in softened butter until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down and divide dough into equal portions.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Flatten each piece, spoon custard in the center, and seal.
  2. Place in a buttered baking pan with space between.
  3. Top each bun with chocolate chips.
  4. Cover and let rise until puffy.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1briocheCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 16g

Notes

Feel free to swap chocolate chips with dried fruit or nuts for variation.

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