Raspberry Almond Brioche Swirls
Soft, buttery brioche swirls filled with tangy raspberry preserves and rich almond frangipane, topped with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for brunch or a sweet treat.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 swirls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, eggs, and softened butter. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix together almond flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and almond extract to make the frangipane.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread raspberry preserves evenly over the dough, followed by a thin layer of frangipane.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 8 equal pieces.
- Place each piece into a greased muffin tin and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Let the rolls rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is fully softened for both the dough and frangipane to incorporate smoothly.
- Use high-quality raspberry preserves for best flavor.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before shaping and baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 swirl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: brioche swirls, raspberry pastry, almond frangipane, brunch pastry, sweet rolls