Vanilla Bean Pastry Cream Brioche Rolls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-29 · Updated 2026-06-29

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Soft brioche rolls filled with rich vanilla bean pastry cream, perfect as a decadent breakfast or dessert treat. This French recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 25 min Serves 12 French cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
3/4 cup whole milk, warm (110°F)
8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 tsp salt
2 cups pastry cream (with vanilla bean seeds)
as needed egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water)
for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast. Add 3/4 cup warm whole milk and 3 large eggs, mixing until dough forms.
Step 2: Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, gradually adding 8 tbsp softened unsalted butter until fully incorporated and dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
Step 3: Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece, spoon 2 tbsp vanilla bean pastry cream in the center, and pinch edges to seal.
Step 4: Place filled rolls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes.
Step 5: Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush rolls with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Step 6: Remove from oven and cool slightly. Dust tops with powdered sugar before serving warm.