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Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches

Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches

Delight in the soft, creamy indulgence of Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches, a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 brioches
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 0.5 cups whole milk warmed
  • 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups mini chocolate chips
  • 1.5 cups vanilla custard pastry cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking pan

Method
 

  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.
  4. In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  5. Add eggs and warm milk, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Knead in softened butter until smooth and elastic.
  7. Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  8. Punch down and divide dough into equal portions.
  9. Flatten each piece, spoon custard in the center, and seal.
  10. Place in a buttered baking pan with space between.
  11. Top each bun with chocolate chips.
  12. Cover and let rise until puffy.
  13. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  14. Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For added flavor, consider incorporating different extracts or zest into the custard or dough.

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