Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches for a delightful breakfast or dessert treat. These brioche buns are filled with a luscious vanilla custard and studded with mini chocolate chips, making them a perfect combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Brioche Dough:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Vanilla Custard:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Brioche Dough: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a stand mixer bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs and yeast mixture, then mix with a dough hook until combined. Add vanilla extract and softened butter gradually, mixing until a smooth, elastic dough forms (about 10 minutes). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Vanilla Custard: Meanwhile, make the custard: whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl. Heat milk in a saucepan until steaming, then slowly whisk it into the yolk mixture. Return to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter, then let cool completely.
- Punch down the dough and knead in the mini chocolate chips. Divide dough into 12 pieces, flatten each slightly, and add 1–2 teaspoons of custard in the center. Fold dough around the custard and pinch to seal. Place seam side down in greased brioche tins or a muffin pan. Cover and let rise for 45–60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- You can prepare the custard a day ahead and store it in the fridge.
- For extra indulgence, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brioche
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
