Classic Brioche with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Chips: A Buttery Delight

This Classic brioche is moist, rich and creamy, making it the perfect breakfast treat or special snack. Filled with creamy pastry cream and sprinkled with chocolate chips, this brioche is rolled and baked to perfection. Each bite offers a delicate balance of soft bread, creamy filling and sweet chocolate. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this brioche is sure to become a favorite for anyone who loves the combination of soft bread and decadent filling.

Why you’ll love this recipe
You’ll love this brioche recipe for its light, melt-in-the-mouth texture, combined with the richness of the buttery dough and the sweetness of the pastry cream and chocolate chips. The dough is easy to work with, making it perfect for both experienced and beginner bakers. The addition of pastry cream elevates this brioche to a new level of indulgence, while the chocolate chips add a delicious surprise to every bite. Perfect for special occasions, this brioche is also versatile: you can enjoy it plain or with a variety of toppings.

Perfect opportunity
This brioche is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, as well as an elegant dessert. It’s a great choice for holiday gatherings, family parties, or weekend baking projects. The buttery richness of the brioche, combined with the creamy filling, makes it an ideal treat for entertaining guests. You can also serve it with a cup of hot coffee or tea for a comforting afternoon snack.

Decorating Tips
For a beautiful presentation, brush the brioche with a light sugar syrup or apricot glaze after baking to give it a glossy finish. You can also dust it with icing sugar for a more classic look. If you want to add a festive touch, sprinkle a few extra chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top before baking. You can even drizzle melted chocolate over the baked brioche for an extra indulgent finish.

Ingredients:

For the brioche dough:

• 500 g all-purpose flour (T45)
• 200 ml of milk
• 80 g softened butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 60 g sugar
• 8 g active dry yeast
• 3 g of salt

Filling:

• Pastry cream
• Chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Add eggs and gradually pour in warm milk while mixing on low speed. Knead for 2 to 3 minutes until dough begins to come together.
2. Add the butter:Add the softened butter to the dough and continue kneading at medium speed for 5 minutes, then 5 minutes at higher speed. The dough should be smooth and elastic.
3. First climb: Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and let the dough rise at room temperature for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in volume.
4. Prepare the filling:While the dough is rising, prepare your pastry cream and let it cool. Once the dough has risen, degas it to remove the air.
5. Assemble the brioche: Roll out the dough on a floured work surface into a large rectangle. Spread the pastry cream evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
6. Shape the brioche: Roll the dough into a tight sausage shape and cut into slices about 3-4 cm thick. Place the slices in a greased and lined baking dish, leaving a space between each sausage.
7. Second ascent:Cover the pan and let the dough rise again for about 1 hour until the buns are puffy.
8. Cook: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the brioche for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown. If using a larger pan, bake at 175°C for 35 to 40 minutes, depending on your oven.
9. Final touch:Once baked, brush the brioche with a sugar syrup or apricot glaze for a shiny finish.

Enjoy it Classic Brioche with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Chipsa perfect combination of buttery dough, sweet cream and chocolate!