These Almond Cream Brioche Buns Taste Better Than a French Bakery
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Soft, golden brioche swirled with rich almond cream and topped with toasted almonds — these buns are a dream for any almond lover.
These Almond Cream Brioche Buns Taste Better Than a French Bakery
cozycookingchrisSoft, golden brioche swirled with rich almond cream and topped with toasted almonds — these buns are a dream for any almond lover.
Chef's Tips
Chill the dough briefly before shaping to make it easier to handle.
Use a sharp knife or bench scraper for clean strip cuts.
Don’t skip the syrup — it gives bakery-level shine and softness.
Tools Used
Stand Mixer
Mixing Bowls
Saucepan
Baking Tray
Pastry Brush
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Ingredients
Brioche Dough
Almond Cream Filling
Topping
Simple Syrup
Instructions
Prepare the Brioche Dough
- 1
Warm the milk and butter in a saucepan until it reaches 90°F (32°C).
- 2
Pour into a stand mixer bowl and stir in the yeast.
- 3
Add flour, sugar, salt, egg and yolk. Mix on low until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Shape into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and proof 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
Make the Almond Cream
- 1
Beat butter and sugar until smooth.
- 2
Add almond flour, flour, egg, and almond extract; mix until combined.
Assemble the Buns
- 1
Roll dough into a 15x20 inch (38x51cm) rectangle on a floured surface.
- 2
Spread almond cream on the bottom two-thirds of the dough.
- 3
Distribute marzipan cubes over the filling.
- 4
Fold dough into thirds like a letter. Roll gently into an 8-inch wide strip.
- 5
Chill for 10 minutes if needed. Trim edges and cut into 8 strips.
- 6
Roll each strip into a bun and place on parchment-lined trays.
- 7
Cover and let rise for 45–60 minutes.
Bake and Finish
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Brush buns with egg wash and top with sliced almonds.
- 3
Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden.
- 4
Boil sugar and water to make syrup, then cool.
- 5
Brush buns with syrup and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Comments & Reviews
mgd_37_
8/5/2025
These look divine 😍😍😍
Claudia🌴Aleman🐾💙
8/5/2025
this looks so easy 😳
yidelsis caraballo
8/6/2025
yesss!! almond dessert are the best!
Lola
8/6/2025
Luv almond desserts I can try to make these
Daniel Daniel | 🤖
8/5/2025
These do look perfect, you’re not lying about that! 🙏🏻
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bun
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
