Best Glazed Custard Filled Brioche Buns Recipe

These homemade Glazed Custard Filled Brioche Buns are soft, buttery, and filled with rich vanilla pastry cream for the ultimate bakery-style dessert. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, this easy brioche recipe delivers fluffy texture, creamy filling, and a glossy vanilla glaze that tastes just like gourmet French pastries. If you love homemade sweet buns, custard doughnuts, or luxurious baked treats, this recipe is a must-try.

Ingredients

For the Brioche Dough:

4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup warm whole milk

3 large eggs, room temperature

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened and cubed

For the Custard Filling:

2 cups whole milk

1/2 cup granulated sugar

4 large egg yolks

1/4 cup cornstarch

2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste

2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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