Berry Brioche with Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream

==Description==
Recipe by J.J. Stith chef at "Aqua", Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas NV. Pretty tarts are made from brioche filled with a mixture of fresh Berries. The tarts are served with homemade Tahitian vanilla ice cream -- Tahitian vanilla is very aromatic -- but may be served with excellent-quality purchased ice cream to simplify the recipe. 
===Ingredients===
TAHITIAN vanilla ice cream 
* 2 cups milk 
* 2 cups cream 
* 1 1/3 cups Sugar 
* 1 pinch salt 
* 3 tahitian vanilla beans 
* 22 egg yolks 
* 1 cup half-and-half 
brioche 
* 1 1/2 teaspoons water, tepid temperature 
* 3/4 ounce active dry yeast 
* 4 eggs 
* 3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 
* 1/3 cup Sugar 
* 1/2 teaspoon salt 
* 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened 
BERRY FILLING 
* 6 cups mixed Berries (blue, rasp, black, straw) 
* 3/4 cup Sugar 
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch 
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
* 1 pinch salt 
* 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (opt, for decoration) 
BERRY COULIS 
* 1 1/2 cups mixed Berries 
* 1/2 cup simple syrup 
* 1/2 medium lemon juice 
DECORATIONS 
* 1 cup creme anglaise 
* 10 sprigs mint 
* 10 pieces Sugar, spirals or zig-zags (optional) 
===Directions===
* To make the ice cream: Combine the milk, cream, Sugar, and salt in a saucepan. 
* Split the vanilla beans and scrape the seeds into the milk mixture, then drop in the pods. 
* Bring to a boil, then immediately remove from heat and set aside for 2 minutes to steep. 
* Lightly whisk the egg yolks to break them up, then whisk in a spoonful of the hot milk mixture. 
* Pour the yolks into the hot milk mixture, whisking gently to combine. 
* Cook over medium heat, stirring gently but constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 
* Remove from heat and strain through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl set in a larger bowl of ice. 
* Let chill, stirring occasionally as the mixture cools. 
* When it is cold, stir in the half-and-half. 
* Freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. 
* Pack into airtight freezer containers and freeze until ready to use. 
* To prepare the brioche: oil a large mixing bowl and set aside. 
* Whisk the water, yeast, and eggs together. 
* In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the flour, Sugar, and salt with the paddle attachment on low speed. 
* Slowly add the egg mixture. 
* Mix until the dough forms a ball. 
* Add the butter, a few small pieces at a time, until the butter is incorporated. 
* Mix on medium speed for 4 minutes. 
* Put the dough in the oiled bowl; the mixture will be soft. 
* Cover with plastic wrap and place a towel on top. 
* Refrigerate overnight. 
* Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. 
* Divide the cold dough into 10 portions, roll into balls, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. 
* flour a work surface and roll out each ball of dough into a 6-inch circle. 
* Brush off any excess flour. 
* Refrigerate again. 
* Place the circles on a work surface. 
* Pinch the edge with your thumb and forefinger and twist slightly, turning up a collar all around each circle. 
* Prick the bottoms with a fork and place on the prepared sheet pans. 
* Brush the edges of the brioche with cool water and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. 
* To finish: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). 
* Gently toss the filling ingredients together. 
* Mound into the prepared brioche tart shells; the filling will cook down. 
* Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the filling bubbles and the edges are golden brown. 
* Remove and keep warm. 
* To prepare the coulis: Puree the ingredients in a food processor or blender and strain through a fine-meshed sieve. 
* Put in a squeeze bottle. 
* To serve: Place a brioche tart on each dessert plate. 
* Dust with confectioner's sugar. 
* Spoon berry coulis over the plates. 
* Place drops of creme anglaise in the coulis and pull through with a toothpick of the tip of a sharp knife to form a design. 
* Top each with a scoop of Tahitian vanilla ice cream and garnish with a sprig of mint and (optional) Sugar spiral. 
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==See also==
Category: Tahitian Soups Category:Soups Category:Recipes
category:Tahitian Recipes
category:Lemon Recipes
Category:Mint Recipes
category:powdered sugar Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:active dry yeast Recipes
category:vanilla extract Recipes
category:turbinado sugar Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:vanilla bean Recipes
category:simple syrup Recipes
category:simple syrup Recipes
category:lemon juice Recipes
category:cornstarch Recipes
category:vanilla powder Recipes
category:brioche Recipes
category:rotini Recipes
category:Berries Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:yeast Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:cream Recipes
category:egg Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:milk Recipes
category:ice Recipes
category:egg Recipes
category:oil Recipes