Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches Recipe
This Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches Recipe is soft, sweet and full of comfort.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter soft
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
For vanilla custard:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 egg yolks
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
- Mix warm milk, sugar and yeast in a bowl. Let it rest for five minutes. It should look foamy.
Prepare the Dough Base
- Add eggs, vanilla and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix gently until smooth and combined.
Add the Flour
- Slowly add flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. The dough should look sticky and smooth.
Add Butter Slowly
- Add soft butter little by little. Mix until fully absorbed into the dough.
Knead the Dough
- Knead for eight minutes by hand or mixer. The dough should feel soft and elastic.
First Rise
- Cover the bowl with a towel. Let the dough rise for one hour in a warm place.
Make the Custard
- Heat milk in a pan. Whisk yolks, sugar and cornstarch separately until smooth.
Cook the Custard
- Add hot milk slowly to yolks. Return to pan. Cook until thick. Add vanilla and butter.
Cool the Custard
- Remove from heat. Cover and cool completely before using.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Punch down the dough. Gently mix in chocolate chips evenly.
Shape the Brioches
- Divide dough into balls. Flatten each ball and add custard in the center.
Seal and Shape
- Close the dough around custard. Shape into smooth balls.
Second Rise
- Place on baking tray. Cover and rise for 30 minutes until puffy.
Bake the Brioches
- Bake at 180°C for 22–25 minutes until golden and fluffy.
Cool and Serve
- Cool slightly. Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better dough texture.
- Do not overheat milk for yeast.
- Use dark chocolate chips for rich flavor.
- Add orange zest for fresh aroma.
- Try white chocolate for a sweeter taste.
- Fill with caramel instead of custard.
- Brush with honey butter after baking.
- Add cinnamon to custard for warm flavor.