Rum-Raisin-Almond Brioche

Juicy rum-soaked raisins meld with the soft almond paste to produce one of the most pleasurable and sophisticated versions of brioche. The source of its inspiration was two of my favorite desserts from childhood: rum-raisin ice cream and chocolate-covered marzipan. It took more than a few attempts to get the right balance of ingredients and flavors, but eventually everything clicked. The brioche bakes up light and buttery with intensely flavored pockets of warm rum raisins and melt-in-your-