Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches that are a delightful combination of rich brioche dough, creamy vanilla custard, and sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling and rising time)
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours (including rise and chill)
- Yield: 8–10 brioches 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the brioche dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened, cut into cubes)
For the vanilla custard:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For assembly:
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the brioche dough: In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a stand mixer. Add eggs and yeast mixture, then mix in butter. Knead until smooth and elastic. Let rise until doubled, then refrigerate.
- Make the vanilla custard: Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and milk in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, then stir in vanilla. Chill.
- Assemble the brioches: Divide dough, fill with custard and chocolate chips, seal, and let rise. Brush with egg wash and bake until golden.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough makes it easier to shape.
- You can customize by using chopped dark chocolate or Nutella instead of custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brioche
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
