Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of our Swiss Brioche, a luxurious pastry that combines the soft, buttery texture of brioche dough with the creamy sweetness of vanilla pastry cream and the delightful crunch of chocolate chips. Perfect for a decadent breakfast or a sophisticated snack, these brioches are sure to delight with their elegant balance of flavors and textures.
Why You’ll Love This
- Luxuriously Soft Brioche: Enriched with butter and eggs for a tender, rich dough.
- Creamy Vanilla Filling: The pastry cream adds a smooth, custardy layer.
- Chocolate Chip Surprise: Chocolate chips provide a delightful contrast in texture and taste.
- Sweet Glaze Finish: A light sugar syrup glaze adds a touch of sweetness and shine.
Occasions
- Special weekend breakfasts
- Elegant brunch gatherings
- Afternoon tea or coffee
- Treat for special occasions or celebrations
Brioche Dough
- 250 g flour
- 3 eggs (150 g)
- 125 g soft butter
- 25 g sugar
- 10 g fresh yeast
- 5 g salt
- 1 egg for egg wash
Vanilla Pastry Cream
- 250 ml milk
- 1 vanilla pod
- 2 egg yolks (30 g)
- 62 g sugar
- 10 g flour + 10 g cornstarch
For Chocolate Chips and Syrup
- Chocolate chips (as desired)
- 30 g water + 30 g sugar for syrup
Instructions
- Dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add eggs and knead until smooth. Incorporate butter and knead until elastic. Let it rise.
- Pastry Cream: Heat milk with vanilla. Whisk yolks, sugar, flour, and cornstarch. Pour hot milk over yolk mixture, then return to heat until thickened. Cool.
- Assembly: Roll out dough, spread pastry cream, and sprinkle chocolate chips. Roll up, cut into slices, and place on a baking sheet. Let rise again.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake at 356°F (180°C) for about 20-25 minutes.
- Finish with Syrup: Combine water and sugar, heat until sugar dissolves. Brush over hot brioches.
Enjoy your Swiss Brioche, a delightful pastry that brings a touch of Swiss elegance to your table!
