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Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches : Soft, Sweet, and Bakery-Style at Home

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Soft, buttery bakery-style brioches filled with creamy vanilla custard and melty chocolate chips, finished with a golden egg-washed crust for an indulgent homemade treat.

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup warm milk (for dough)

3 large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup whole milk (for custard)

3 egg yolks

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for custard)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon butter (for custard)

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1 egg (for egg wash)

Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 cup milk until steaming. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly whisk hot milk into eggs, return to saucepan, and cook until thick.
  2. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter, cover custard with plastic wrap touching the surface, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. In a mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk and eggs; mix until dough forms.
  4. Knead until smooth, then add butter gradually, kneading until glossy and elastic.
  5. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.
  6. Divide dough into 8–10 pieces. Flatten each, add custard and chocolate chips, seal tightly, and place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Cover and let rise again until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Brush with beaten egg and bake until deep golden brown.
  9. Cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Custard can be made a day ahead.

Seal dough well to prevent leaks.

Brioche dough should be slightly tacky, not dry.

Reheat gently to keep custard creamy.

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