Description
Delightful pastries combining rich vanilla custard and chocolate chips in fluffy brioche dough, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup vanilla custard (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended.
- Bring it together: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Knead the dough: Add the softened butter, and knead the dough until it’s smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes using a stand mixer.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 60 minutes or until it has doubled in size.
- Punch down & divide: After the first rise, punch down the dough gently and divide it into equal portions, about 12-15 pieces.
- Fill the dough: Flatten each piece and place about a tablespoon of vanilla custard and a few chocolate chips in the center. Fold the dough over the filling to seal completely.
- Second rise: Arrange the filled brioches in a greased baking dish. Cover and allow them to rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: While the brioches are rising, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prep for baking: Brush the tops of the brioches with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool & enjoy: Once baked, allow them to cool slightly before serving. They are best enjoyed warm.
Notes
For a richer taste, consider using dark chocolate chips. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brioche
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brioches, vanilla custard, chocolate chips, baking, dessert