Nutella Brioche French Toast (Printable)

Decadent brioche sandwiches with Nutella, soaked in egg custard and pan-fried until golden. A luxurious breakfast treat.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Chocolate

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

→ Egg Custard

03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 3/4 cup whole milk
05 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 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 additional Nutella for drizzling

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Spread 1 tablespoon Nutella on each of four brioche slices. Top each with a remaining brioche slice to create four sandwiches.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon if using, and salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming.
04 - Dip each Nutella sandwich into the egg custard mixture, coating both sides thoroughly but avoiding oversaturation.
05 - Place custard-coated sandwiches in the skillet, working in batches if necessary. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and custard is fully cooked through. Add remaining butter as needed between batches.
06 - Transfer French toast to serving plates. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh berries, and drizzle with maple syrup or additional Nutella. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but gets a pass as breakfast because theres egg and milk involved.
  • You can have it on the table in twenty minutes, which feels like magic on a busy morning.
  • The Nutella melts just enough to stay gooey without oozing everywhere.
  • Brioche makes everything taste fancy even when youre still in your pajamas.
02 -
  • Dont oversoak the bread or it will tear when you try to flip it.
  • Medium heat is your friend, too high and the outside burns before the custard sets.
  • Press the sandwiches together before dipping so the Nutella doesnt leak out into the custard.
03 -
  • Use day-old brioche if you have it, it holds up better in the custard.
  • Wipe the pan between batches to avoid burnt butter bits sticking to the next sandwich.
  • If youre making this for kids, let them help spread the Nutella, they love that part.
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