Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioche
A soft, buttery brioche filled with chocolate chips and creamy vanilla custard, creating a decadent pastry perfect for breakfast or dessert. This enriched bread features a tender crumb and sweet, gooey filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (with rising)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup vanilla custard
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in large mixing bowl
- Mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla in separate bowl
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic
- Let dough rise in greased bowl for 1 hour until doubled
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and flatten into discs
- Fill each disc with chocolate chips and custard, seal edges
- Place filled balls in baking dish and let rise 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Brush tops with melted butter and bake 20-25 minutes until golden
- Cool in pan 5 minutes before serving
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results
- Do not overfill with custard to prevent leaking
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for 3 days
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month
- For dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and butter
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brioche
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
