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Chocolate chip vanilla custard brioche pastries with flaky golden layers, creamy custard filling, and melted chocolate chips, served on a white plate with scattered chocolate chips.

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.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising & Cooling 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 pastry
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • 1 Stand mixer With dough hook
  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment
  • 1 Saucepan For custard

Method
 

  1. Whisk yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Temper with hot milk, then cook until thickened into custard. Cool completely.
  2. Knead flour, sugar, yeast, milk, eggs, and butter into a smooth dough. Let rise for 1.5 hours.
  3. Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread cold custard on half; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Fold over.
  4. Cut into strips. Place on baking sheet and let rise for 45 minutes.
  5. 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.