Nutella Brioche French Toast (Printable View)

Golden brioche sandwiches stuffed with chocolate-hazelnut spread, soaked in rich vanilla custard and cooked until crisp.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread & Chocolate

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

→ Egg Custard

03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 0.75 cups whole milk
05 - 0.25 cups heavy cream
06 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
09 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ To Serve

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

# How to Make:

01 - Spread 1 tablespoon of Nutella on four slices of brioche bread. Top each with another slice to form four sandwiches.
02 - In a large shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon if using, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
04 - Dip each Nutella sandwich into the egg custard mixture, coating both sides evenly but avoiding oversaturation.
05 - Place the sandwiches in the skillet, cooking 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and the custard is fully cooked. Add remaining butter as needed.
06 - Transfer cooked sandwiches to plates. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh berries if desired, and drizzle with maple syrup or extra Nutella. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary weekend breakfast into something that feels like a brunch restaurant treat without leaving your house
  • The contrast between crisp buttery exterior and warm gooey chocolate center is absolute magic
02 -
  • Don't oversaturate the bread or you'll end up with soggy centers instead of crisp edges
  • Medium low heat is your friend. High heat burns the outside before the inside warms through
03 -
  • Let the finished French toast rest for 1 minute before cutting, this sets the custard slightly and makes cleaner slices
  • Keep finished slices in a warm oven while you cook the remaining batches so everyone eats together
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