This recipe introduces a delightful brioche, enriched with chocolate chips and filled with a luscious blend of yogurt, ricotta, and fresh blueberries. Topped with almond flakes and a drizzle of honey, this pastry is a perfect balance of soft bread, creamy filling, and the sweet burst of blueberries.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Rich and Flavorful: Chocolate chips in the brioche dough add a rich depth of flavor.
- Creamy Filling: The combination of yogurt, ricotta, and blueberries creates a smooth and fruity center.
- Versatile Serving Options: Great for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
- Ingredients:
- Dry Yeast: 10 grams
- Warm Water: 100 milliliters
- Milk: 150 milliliters
- Flour: Approximately 600 grams
- Granulated Sugar: 100 grams
- Eggs: 2
- Chocolate Chips: to taste
- For the Cream:
- Yogurt: 125 grams
- Ricotta: 2 tablespoons
- Egg: 1
- Sugar: 50 grams
- Blueberries, Almond Flakes, Honey
- Dough Preparation:
- In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until frothy (5-7 minutes).
- In another large bowl, combine flour, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, and activated yeast. Knead for about 8-9 minutes. Cover with a towel or cling film and rest at room temperature for 8-10 minutes.
- Finally, add chocolate chips and knead for another 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 1/2-2 hours).
- Assembling:
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking tray. Make horizontal cuts using a razor blade, cover, and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (338°F).
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting.
- Filling and Final Baking:
- Cut the bread into small portions. Place in a baking tray.
- Press the center of each brioche with a fork.
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of cream to each, top with blueberries and almond flakes.
- Bake for another 15 minutes at 150°C (302°F).
- Drizzle with honey and serve.
Enjoy this exquisite chocolate chip brioche, a delightful creation that combines sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors in every bite! 😋
