Brioche au Rhum

A decadent French dessert featuring rum-soaked brioche sliders topped with whipped cream and fresh figs. The brioche is soaked in a rich syrup made with dark rum, sugar, and orange zest, creating an elegant and boozy treat.

8 servings
37 min

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces brioche sliders
  • cups sugar
  • cups dark rum
  • 4 strips orange zest
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 16 pieces fresh figs
  • torn

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Toast buns, cut side down, on a baking sheet until golden brown, about 6 minutes; let cool.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, cook sugar, rum, orange zest, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 6 minutes. Pluck out and discard orange zest. Add vanilla and let syrup cool slightly. Transfer 1/2 cup syrup to a bowl; reserve the rest for serving.

    11 min

  3. 3.

    Working one at time, gently dunk and turn brioche in syrup until evenly coated and soaked through, about 30 seconds each. Place on a wire rack set over paper towels; let sit 5 minutes. Repeat dunking process with brioche and let rest 10 minutes (you want them to get sticky).

    15 min

  4. 4.

    Beat cream in a medium bowl to medium-soft peaks. Divide brioche among plates and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Arrange a few figs around and drizzle with a bit of the reserved syrup.

    5 min