At L’École Valrhona, renowned for its excellence in patisserie and fine pastry, Christmas is a special season full of magic and flavour. Every year, they surprise us with exclusive and exquisite recipes to make the festivities even sweeter and more memorable. On this occasion, we would like to present you with a recipe that captures the essence of Christmas in a unique way: L’Brich, a creation inspired by the traditional brioche dough.
Brioche is a classic French pastry that has earned a special place in the hearts of dessert lovers. It is a sweet bread of French origin, characterised by its soft, airy texture and delicate taste. Brioche is versatile and can be enjoyed in a variety of forms: from small individual buns to braided plaits and more. Its soft, slightly sweet crumb makes it a perfect canvas for creativity in the kitchen.
In this recipe from Ecole Valrhona, L’Brich, brioche is taken to a whole new level. The brioche dough is transformed into a unique and delicious Christmas creation that is sure to impress your guests. But what really makes this recipe exceptional are the premium ingredients that have been carefully selected to enhance its taste and quality.
Key ingredients in this recipe
One of the key ingredients in this recipe is the Pecan Nut Paste. Pecans are known for their rich flavour and crunchy texture, and in this recipe, they are used to create a sub recipe called “Pecan Macaronade”. This macaronade adds a crunchy and savoury touch to the brioche, elevating its flavour and texture profile. The choice of high quality pecans ensures that every bite is full of authentic and delicious flavour.
In addition, the cranberry cream in this recipe is made with 100% Adamance Vaccinum cranberry puree. Cranberries are known for their intensity and fruity notes, and this premium choice ensures that the cranberry cream is smooth, creamy and full of unrivalled flavour that perfectly complements the brioche and pecan macaronade.
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Ingredients
Brioche Doug
- 230 g Strong flour
- 230 g Pastry flour
- 5 g Organic madagascan vanilla bean
- 185 g Whole eggs
- 100 g Whole milk
- 65 g Sugar
- 9 g Fine salt
- 16 g Live yeast
- 160 g European-style butter
Blueberry Cream
- 300 g 100% Vaccinum Myrtillus Blueberry Pureé Adamance
- 40 g Mineral water
- 55 g Sugar
- 25 g Gelcrem cold Sosa
- 35 g Lemon juice
Pecan Macaroon
- 50 g Ground pecans
- 85 g Sugar
- 15 g Cornstarch
- 15 g All-purpose flour
- 35 g Pecan Paste Sosa
- 5 g Sunflower oil
- 55 g Egg whites
Assembly and Finish
- 50 g Granuled sugar
- 50 g Raw pecan nuts
- AN Caramelized Cantonese Pecans Sosa
- AN 50% Pecan praliné
Instructions
Assembly and Finish
- Knead the brioche a day in advance, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and refrigerate it overnight.
- Form thirteen 25g pieces of dough into brioches.Roll each piece into a ball and place them in a 20cm ring with a depth of 4.5cm, which you have greased and lined with baking paper to help you take out the brioches later on.
- Leave to rise at 84°F (29°C) for 2 hours.Leave for 10 minutes at 40°F (4°C).
- In the meantime, prepare the blueberry cream and let it set in the refrigerator.Make the pecan macaroon and set it aside in the refrigerator.Use a piping bag without a nozzle to pipe 6g of macaroon onto each brioche and sprinkle with a half-and-half mixture of granulated sugar and chopped pecans.
- Bake at 310°F (155°C) for 25 minutes until baked evenly (check the brioches reach 201°F (94°C) in their middles).Leave to cool and fill each brioche with 10-12g of blueberry cream.
- Decorate by sprinkling confectioner’s sugar or decorative snow on the top of the bun.Use some pecan praliné to help you stick a Cantonese pecan nut on each brioche ball.
In short, L’Brich is a delicious Christmas creation from L’École Valrhona that combines the tradition of brioche with premium ingredients for fine pastries. This recipe is an example of how quality pastries can take your Christmas celebrations to the next level.
Prepare it and surprise your loved ones with this festive culinary gift that is sure to become a seasonal favorite!