Description
Indulge in the irresistible Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches, a heavenly fusion of French and Italian baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams sugar
- 10 grams salt
- 25 grams fresh yeast
- 3 medium eggs
- 100 grams unsalted butter, softened
- 500 milliliters whole milk
- 1 vanilla pod, split
- 4 large egg yolks
- 50 grams sugar
- 30 grams cornstarch
- 100 grams mini chocolate chips
- 1 egg, beaten (egg wash)
- Simple syrup (equal parts boiling water and sugar)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and fresh yeast. Slowly add the eggs and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Gradually add the softened butter to the dough, continuing to knead for an additional 15-20 minutes until the dough is sticky and elastic.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it proof in a warm spot for approximately 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
- In a saucepan, heat the whole milk, a bit of butter, and the vanilla pod until warm. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and a touch of flour. Temper the egg mixture by gradually pouring in the warm milk, whisking continuously.
- Return the custard to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Remove from heat and chill completely.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangular shape. Spread the chilled custard over the dough and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top. Fold the dough over and cut it into 8 equal pieces.
- Place the shaped brioches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let them rise for an additional 2 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Brush the risen brioches with the beaten egg wash and bake for 10-12 minutes until browned.
- Brush the brioches with a simple syrup glaze as soon as they come out of the oven. Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of elegance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brioche
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams