VANILLA CREAM-FILLED BRIOCHE RECIPE - (4.3/5)

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Provided by EricS52

Number Of Ingredients 24

Brioche
2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1/4 cup Baker's Special Dry Milk or nonfat dry milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon instant yeast
3 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, white reserved for topping
1/4 cup lukewarm water
10 tablespoons butter
Pastry cream filling
3 cups whole milk
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
4 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean crush
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
Brioche topping
1 large egg white lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
coarse white sparkling sugar or Swedish pearl sugar
Tips from our bakers
To make just 8 filled brioche, make the entire brioche recipe, reserving half the brioche for sandwiches or dinner rolls. Make just half the pastry cream recipe, and fill 8 brioche.

Steps:

  • 1) In a stand mixer or bread machine (programmed for dough), mix together all of the dough ingredients to form a smooth, shiny dough. Don't worry; what starts out as a sticky mess becomes beautifully satiny as it kneads. This dough takes longer than most to develop, so be prepared to let the dough knead for up to 15 to 20 minutes in a stand mixer. Also, we don't recommend trying to knead it by hand. If you're using a bread machine, let it complete its kneading cycle, then continue as directed below. 2) Form the dough into a ball (it'll be very soft), place it in a greased bowl, cover the bowl, and it let rise for 1 hour. 3) Refrigerate the dough for several hours, or overnight. This will slow the fermentation and chill the butter, making the dough easier to shape. 4) While the dough is chilling, prepare the pastry cream. 5) In a medium-sized saucepan, stir together 2 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. 6) Meanwhile, whisk the cornstarch, flour, and egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup milk. 7) Whisk about 1/3 cup of the hot milk mixture with the egg yolks. This keeps the yolks from turning to scrambled eggs when you add them to the simmering milk. 8) Pour the egg/milk mixture back into the remaining simmering milk. Doing this through a strainer will help prevent lumps later. 9) Bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens. To avoid lumps, it's important to stir this constantly, and to run a spatula along the bottom of the pan to make sure nothing's sticking. Don't worry, the cream won't take long to thicken. 10) Remove the pastry cream from the heat and pour it through a sieve to remove any lumps. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract. 11) Transfer the pastry cream to a storage bowl, and top with a buttered piece of parchment or plastic wrap. This will prevent a skin from forming. 12) Refrigerate the cream until you're ready to use it. 13) To shape and bake the brioche: Remove the brioche dough from the refrigerator, and divide it into 16 pieces. 14) Shape each piece into a round ball. Space the balls on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2" between them; they'll expand quite a bit. 15) Cover the brioche, and let them rise for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until they're very puffy. Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 375°F. 16) Brush each brioche with some of the egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse white sparkling sugar or Swedish pearl sugar. 17) Place the pan on a lower-middle rack in the oven, and bake the brioche for 25 to 30 minutes, tenting them with aluminum foil after 15 minutes if they appear to be browning too quickly. The finished brioche will register at least 190°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center. 18) Remove the brioche from the oven, and cool on a rack. 19) Finish the pastry cream by whipping the 1/2 cup heavy cream to soft peaks, and folding it into the refrigerated pastry cream. 20) Slit each brioche around the circumference, making a top and bottom. Spoon a heaping 1/4 cup filling onto the bottom, and lay the top over the filling. 21) Serve within an hour or so. Brioche can be filled and refrigerated for several hours, covered. Allow them to warm a bit before serving. Yield: 16 filled brioche.

Shakeel Ali
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This brioche was delicious! The vanilla cream filling was rich and creamy, and the brioche itself was light and fluffy. It was the perfect treat for my family and friends.


Isidu Isidu2007
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I was so excited to try this brioche, but I was disappointed with the results. The brioche was dry and crumbly, and the vanilla cream filling was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


CARLOS MURRAY
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This brioche was absolutely delicious! The vanilla cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the brioche itself was light and fluffy. It was the perfect treat for my family and friends.


Hawar Zebari
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This brioche was a bit dry, but the vanilla cream filling was very good. I think I'll try making it again with a different brioche recipe.


RT RAJIB
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This brioche was amazing! The vanilla cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the brioche itself was light and fluffy. It was the perfect treat for my afternoon tea.


Sidraq Solomon
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The brioche was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the vanilla cream filling was delicious. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Ayan imran Bhtti
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This brioche was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The vanilla cream filling was the perfect complement to the slightly sweet brioche. I will definitely be making this again!


Hasnain Javaid
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This brioche was delicious! The vanilla cream filling was rich and creamy, and the brioche itself was light and fluffy. It was the perfect treat for my family and friends.


sagor mia
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I was so excited to try this brioche, but I was disappointed with the results. The brioche was dry and crumbly, and the vanilla cream filling was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


MH Alomgir Farabi
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This brioche was absolutely delicious! The vanilla cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the brioche itself was light and fluffy. It was the perfect treat for my family and friends.


Jessie Tarter
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This brioche was a bit too dense for my taste, but the vanilla cream filling was delicious. I think I'll try making it again with a different brioche recipe.


Victor Nwaizu
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This brioche was amazing! I loved the combination of the sweet vanilla cream filling and the slightly tangy brioche. It was the perfect treat for my afternoon tea.


Shan Ansari
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The brioche was a bit dry, but the vanilla cream filling was very good. I think I'll try making it again with a different brioche recipe.


Joul Kain
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This brioche was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the vanilla cream filling was delicious. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Rhys Mackie
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This brioche is absolutely divine! The vanilla cream filling is to die for, and the brioche itself is so soft and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Donald Lawal
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I've made this brioche several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love the delicate flavor of the brioche and the creamy vanilla filling. It's the perfect treat for any occasion.


Mahnoor bukhari
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This was my first time making brioche, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easier than I thought it would be, and the results were stunning. The brioche was golden brown and perfectly risen, and the vanilla cream filling was creamy and delici


Poppy Fletcher
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This brioche was a delight! The vanilla cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the brioche itself was light and fluffy. I especially enjoyed the glaze on top, which added a touch of sweetness and shine.