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Quick Breakfast Ideas with Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches

When I think of quick breakfast ideas, these Chocolate Chip Vanilla Custard Brioches always jump to the top of my list. The golden dough, stuffed with creamy vanilla custard and dotted with melty chocolate chips, feels like a bakery indulgence that I somehow managed to pull off at home. It’s a mix of comfort and surprise, because who doesn’t smile when they bite into soft bread and find both chocolate and custard waiting inside? I still remember the first time I tried making them. I thought I’d overcomplicated breakfast, but once the smell of vanilla custard and chocolate filled the kitchen, I knew it was worth every minute. The best part? They look like you’ve been baking all morning, but in truth, they’re simple enough to become part of your regular breakfast ideas. Trust me, when you’ve got friends or family staying over, serving these makes you look like the kind of host who has a secret deal with a local patisserie. This chocolate custard recipe blends easily with the classic chocolate chip recipe feel we all know from cookies. And if you’ve ever daydreamed about turning a vanilla custard ice cream recipe into something you can eat warm, this is your chance. Think of it as chocolate chip cake recipe easy meets brioche bread with a little surprise twist. It’s playful, indulgent, and the kind of breakfast that feels like a weekend treat even on a weekday.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keywords: Breakfast Ideas, chocolate chip cake recipe easy, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip recipe, chocolate custard recipe, quick breakfast ideas, vanilla custard ice cream recipe
Servings: 12 pieces
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup vanilla custard (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit until foamy.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add eggs and butter, then pour in the yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover the dough and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out dough, cut into circles, and spoon vanilla custard into the center of each. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and fold edges over.
  5. Place brioches on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a cup of coffee or tea.