Chocolate Maritozzi
Soft and fluffy chocolate brioche buns filled with luscious chocolate whipped cream, dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant touch. These indulgent Italian pastries are perfect for a special breakfast or a luxurious dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including rising time)
- Yield: 6 maritozzi 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Brioche Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Chocolate Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead in softened butter and continue kneading for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and shape into smooth balls.
- Place them on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-18 minutes, until firm and golden. Let them cool completely.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Slice the buns almost in half, fill generously with chocolate whipped cream, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra richness, add chocolate chips to the dough or drizzle melted chocolate over the finished maritozzi.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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