Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches
A luxurious French-style pastry featuring soft brioche dough filled with thick vanilla custard and chocolate chips, glazed with simple syrup.
Pin Share Print Servings: 10 pastry
Calories: 380kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 Stand mixer (With dough hook)
- 1 Baking Sheet (Lined with parchment)
- 1 Saucepan (For custard)
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour - For dough
- ⅓ cup sugar - For dough
- 2.25 teaspoon instant yeast - 1 packet
- ½ cup milk - Warm, for dough
- 3 large eggs - Room temp
- ½ cup butter - Softened
- 2 cups milk - For custard
- 4 large egg yolks - For custard
- ½ cup sugar - For custard
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch - Thickener
- 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste - Flavor
- 1 cup chocolate chips - Semi-sweet
Instructions
- Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Temper with hot milk, then cook until thickened into custard. Cool completely.
- Knead flour, sugar, yeast, milk, eggs, and butter into a smooth dough. Let rise for 1.5 hours.
- Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread cold custard on half; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Fold over.
- Cut into strips. Place on baking sheet and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 mins. Brush with syrup while hot.
Notes
Ensure the custard is completely cold before assembling to prevent the dough from getting messy. Use vanilla bean paste for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 380kcal (19%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 10g (63%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 95mg (32%) | Sodium: 200mg (9%) | Potassium: 150mg (4%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)