Description
A rich and fluffy chocolate pistachio twisted brioche swirled with dark chocolate and nutty pistachio filling, perfect for brunch or a sweet afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, warm
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) once the dough is shaped and proofing.
- Combine Ingredients: In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add flour, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Mix with dough hook until just combined. Add softened butter and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough inside, and cover. Let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. Grease your loaf pan or line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll out dough into a large rectangle. Spread a filling made from melted dark chocolate, pistachios, powdered sugar, and cream. Roll it up tightly from the long side, then slice the log lengthwise. Twist the two halves, cut sides up, and shape into a loaf or wreath.
- Cook to Perfection: Place in prepared pan or on tray. Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and puffy.
- Finishing Touches: Brush warm brioche with a sugar syrup or dust with powdered sugar. Sprinkle more chopped pistachios on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let it cool slightly, then slice and serve warm with a cup of coffee or tea.
Notes
- Let ingredients come to room temperature before starting for best texture.
- Use good quality chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Don’t skip the second proofing, it makes the dough lighter.
- Wrap leftovers tightly to keep them soft for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg