Creme Brulee Custard Pudding Brioche Buns ✨
Cooking tree adapted by JojoM
Soft brioche buns filled with silky vanilla custard pudding and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. A bakery-style Creme Brulee dessert at home!
Creme Brulee Custard Pudding Brioche Buns ✨
Imagine the best of both worlds: soft, buttery brioche buns 🥖 filled with silky vanilla custard pudding 🍮 and finished with a crisp caramelized sugar crust 🔥. These Creme Brulee Custard Pudding Brioche Buns bring bakery-style elegance straight to your kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you’re a fan of creme brulee and brioche bread, this recipe is the ultimate mashup. The light, fluffy brioche holds a luscious custard center, while the torched sugar topping adds a crackly, golden finish. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or whenever you want to wow guests with something unforgettable.
The Magic of Brioche + Custard
Brioche is known for its rich, buttery texture, and when paired with custard pudding, it turns into a decadent treat reminiscent of an almond croissant or cream bun upgrade. The final caramelized layer makes every bite feel like a classic French dessert with a twist. ✨
Tips for Perfect Creme Brulee Brioche
- Chill your custard before filling—this keeps the texture smooth and thick.
- Use a kitchen torch for that signature glassy caramel crunch.
- Serve slightly warm so the contrast between the cold custard and warm bun shines.
When to Serve
These brioche buns are ideal for:
- Weekend brunch spreads 🍳
- Afternoon coffee or tea breaks ☕
- A stunning make-ahead dessert for dinner parties 🍽️
Whether you’re baking to impress or just treating yourself, these buns deliver a bakery-style experience that’s both indulgent and comforting.
Creme Brulee Custard Pudding Brioche Buns ✨
Cooking tree adapted by JojoMSoft brioche buns filled with silky vanilla custard pudding and topped with a caramelized sugar crust. A bakery-style Creme Brulee dessert at home!
Chef's Tips
Chill the custard completely before piping into brioche.
Use a kitchen torch for best caramelization results.
Serve the buns slightly warm for the ultimate creme brulee texture.
Tools Used
Whisk
Blowtorch
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Ingredients
Brioche Dough
Custard Pudding
Topping
Instructions
Brioche Dough
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
- 2
Add egg and milk, then knead until combined.
- 3
Work in the butter and knead until smooth.
- 4
Cover and proof 1 hour until doubled.
- 5
Punch down, divide into 8 (50g each), shape into balls, rest 15 minutes.
- 6
Place into molds, proof 40 minutes until doubled.
- 7
Brush with milk and bake at 170°C (340°F) for 18 minutes. Cool.
Custard Pudding
- 1
Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla together.
- 2
Add cornstarch, cream, and milk, mixing well.
- 3
Cook on low heat until thickened. Remove from heat.
- 4
Stir in butter, strain, cover with cling film, and chill.
Assembly
- 1
Cut a cross in each brioche top and gently press to create space.
- 2
Pipe custard pudding inside and on top.
- 3
Sprinkle sugar and caramelize with a torch until golden.
Comments & Reviews
Aaliyah Underwood
8/6/2025
Watching this while eating makes me crave more food—these look heavenly!
Scarlett
8/7/2025
This looks really good, thanks for posting!
Claudia Alexandria
8/10/2025
Se ve delicioso, ese relleno me encantó. ¡Quiero probar ya!
Zachary Wong
8/12/2025
That looks so delicious, Cooking Tree! Perfect creme brulee crust.
ClockOnAWall
8/14/2025
I love your videos. Learned so much from them—thank you!
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.
