Description
Soft, buttery brioche rolls filled with silky vanilla custard and studded with chocolate chips. These indulgent pastries are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or anytime you need a cozy, sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk, lukewarm
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, remaining sugar, eggs, and salt. Mix until combined, then knead in butter until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly oil a bowl, place the dough inside, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- For the custard, whisk egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and milk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with custard, sprinkle with chocolate chips, then roll up tightly and slice.
- Place slices on the baking tray. Let rise another 30 minutes. Brush with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with extra custard. Serve warm.
Notes
- Chill the dough before shaping for easier handling.
- Don’t overfill with custard to avoid leaks.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brioche
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chocolate chip brioche, custard brioche, sweet breakfast roll, French pastry, homemade brioche