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Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches

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Indulge in bakery-level luxury at home with these Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches (Pains Suisses). Made with fluffy, buttery brioche dough, rich vanilla pastry cream, and melty chocolate chips, these golden pastries are a French classic perfect for a decadent breakfast, tea-time treat, or brunch spread.

Ingredients

For the Brioche Dough:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1/4 cup warm milk

For the Vanilla Custard:

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Filling & Finish:

  • 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

  • Optional: simple syrup (1:1 sugar and water, boiled and cooled)

Instructions

  1. Make the Brioche Dough:
    In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add eggs and warm milk. Mix until dough forms.
    Knead in butter a few pieces at a time until smooth and elastic (10–12 minutes by hand or mixer).
    Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1½ to 2 hours, until doubled.

  2. Prepare the Custard:
    In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly whisk in milk.
    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Let cool completely.

  3. Assemble the Brioches:
    Roll dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Spread custard over half of the dough. Sprinkle evenly with mini chocolate chips.
    Fold the dough over like a book. Cut into 8–10 rectangles. Place on parchment-lined trays.

  4. Second Rise:
    Cover lightly and proof for 45 minutes until puffy.

  5. Bake:
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pastries with egg wash.
    Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and fluffy.

  6. Finishing Touch:
    Optional: Brush warm brioches with simple syrup for a glossy bakery-style sheen. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed the same day or gently reheated the next morning.

  • Custard can be made a day in advance and chilled.

  • For extra indulgence, add a handful of chopped dark chocolate with the chips.

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