Description
A rich, buttery brioche filled with creamy vanilla custard and chocolate chips. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion, this recipe is a celebration of comforting flavors and soft, airy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar (for dough)
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup warm milk (for dough)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups milk (for custard)
- ½ cup sugar (for custard)
- 4 egg yolks (for custard)
- ¼ cup cornstarch (for custard)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for custard)
- ½–1 cup chocolate chips (for filling and topping)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and active dry yeast in a bowl. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, eggs, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Gradually knead in softened butter until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the custard: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups milk, ½ cup sugar, 4 egg yolks, ¼ cup cornstarch, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Roll the risen dough into a rectangle, 1 inch thick. Spread half the custard over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle with half the chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough tightly from one side into a log and slice into 12 pieces. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown. Brush with egg wash and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for best results.
- Adjust chocolate chip amount based on your preference.
- Serve warm for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard, Brioche, Dessert