Experience the luxurious combination of soft brioche, rich pastry cream, and crunchy pralines with this delightful recipe. This brioche offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors, with the light, airy bread complementing the smooth, sweet cream, and the crushed pralines adding a nutty crunch. Ideal for those who love intricate pastries, this brioche is as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye. It's a wonderful treat for special occasions or as a sumptuous weekend breakfast.
Why You'll Love This:
- Gourmet Experience: The combination of brioche, pastry cream, and pralines creates a sophisticated flavor profile.
- Perfect Texture: The brioche is soft and fluffy, the cream is rich and smooth, and the pralines offer a delightful crunch.
- Elegant Presentation: The finished brioche looks as impressive as it tastes, perfect for impressing guests.
Perfect Occasion: This Brioche with Pastry Cream and Crushed Pralines is ideal for a luxurious brunch, a special occasion dessert, or as an elegant treat for a gathering with friends or family. It's also a great choice for holidays or celebrations where you want to serve something extraordinary.
Ingredients: Brioche Dough:
- 1 egg
- 10g fresh yeast or 1 packet dry yeast
- 280g flour
- 50g sugar
- 130g warm milk
- A pinch of salt
- 50g soft butter
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk
- A little milk
Pastry Cream:
- 375g milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 45g cornstarch
- 70g sugar
- 2 packets vanilla sugar
- 40g butter
Crushed Pralines for Filling
Method:
- Mix all brioche ingredients except butter. Knead for 5-10 minutes, then incorporate soft butter. Knead until stretchy (10-15 minutes). Let it rise for 1.5-2 hours.
- For pastry cream, heat milk. Whisk yolks with sugars, add cornstarch, then some hot milk. Return to the pan, cook until thick. Off heat, add butter, and let cool. Whisk before using.
- Roll brioche dough into a rectangle, spread pastry cream and pralines, and roll up. Cut into rounds using a thread and place in a buttered mold. Let rise for 1.5-2 hours.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 165°C for 25-30 minutes.
Enjoy this exquisite Brioche with Pastry Cream and Crushed Pralines, a true delight for all pastry lovers! 🧸🥐✨🍫