Nutella Brioche French Toast (Printable Version)

Fluffy brioche sandwiches with creamy Nutella filling, dipped in rich egg custard and fried until golden brown.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread & Chocolate

01 - 8 slices brioche bread
02 - 4 tablespoons Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread

→ Egg Custard

03 - 3 large eggs
04 - ¾ cup whole milk
05 - ¼ cup heavy cream
06 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ To Serve

11 - Powdered sugar for dusting
12 - Fresh berries for garnish
13 - Maple syrup or extra Nutella for drizzling

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Spread 1 tablespoon Nutella on four slices of brioche. Top each with another slice to create four sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
04 - Dip each sandwich into the egg custard, turning to coat both sides. Allow brief absorption without oversaturating the bread.
05 - Place sandwiches in the hot skillet, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and custard is set. Add remaining butter between batches as needed.
06 - Transfer cooked French toast to serving plates. Dust generously with powdered sugar, arrange fresh berries on top, and drizzle with maple syrup or additional Nutella.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The brioche stays impossibly tender while getting that crisp golden exterior we all chase in French toast
  • Nutella melts just enough to become gooey without making a mess everywhere
  • Everything comes together in twenty minutes flat but looks like you spent all morning
02 -
  • Oversaturated bread will never crisp up no matter how long you cook it
  • Medium heat is your friend. High heat burns the outside before the custard cooks through
  • Let the finished toast rest on a wire rack for one minute so the exterior stays crisp
03 -
  • Let your skillet come back to temperature between batches for consistent browning
  • A thin slice of banana inside the sandwich makes it feel even more indulgent
  • Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a toaster oven at 350°F for about five minutes
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