Chocolate stuffed brioche buns that will melt your heart!
Deliciously soft and fluffy brioche buns filled with molten chocolate, perfect for a sweet breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: About 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 buns 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup thick chocolate spread (Nutella or similar)
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk and eggs. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Add softened butter and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Divide dough into 8 portions. Flatten each piece and place 1–2 tablespoons chocolate spread in the center. Add chopped chocolate if using.
- Pinch edges tightly to seal and form into smooth balls. Place seam-side down on lined baking tray.
- Cover and let rise 30–40 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sesame seeds, and bake at 180°C / 350°F for 15–18 minutes until deeply golden.
- Let cool slightly before biting in for that lava-style chocolate flow.
Notes
- Serve warm for maximum chocolate melt.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Pair with coffee or hot milk.
- Freeze small scoops of chocolate before stuffing to prevent leaks.
- Seal dough tightly to keep filling inside.
- Reheat 10 seconds in microwave for extra gooey center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g