Custard Toast Breakfast Delight (Print Version)

Thick bread soaked in creamy egg-yogurt custard, baked crisp and topped with berries and honey.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 thick slices brioche or challah bread, approximately 1 inch thick

→ Custard

02 - 1 large egg
03 - 45 ml plain Greek yogurt
04 - 22 ml honey or maple syrup
05 - 2.5 ml vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - 120 ml mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 15 ml sliced almonds or pistachios
09 - 5 ml powdered sugar
10 - Extra honey or maple syrup for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together egg, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
03 - Place bread on the baking sheet and gently press the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well with a border around the edges.
04 - Spoon or pour the custard mixture evenly into the wells of each bread slice.
05 - Optionally, scatter mixed berries and nuts over the custard-filled bread slices.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until custard is just set and bread edges are golden and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with extra honey or maple syrup, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests but honest enough that even a rushed morning won't derail you.
  • The contrast between crispy edges and a soft, custardy center is addictive in a way plain toast never could be.
  • Greek yogurt keeps it lighter than traditional French toast while the egg still delivers that luxurious custard you crave.
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here—the moment the custard looks set is when you pull it out, because it will set more as it cools and you don't want it turning rubbery or watery.
  • The thickness of your bread slices matters more than you'd expect; too thin and it gets soggy, too thick and the custard won't set properly before the edges burn.
03 -
  • Make the custard the night before and store it covered in the fridge—you can assemble and bake the whole thing in under 5 minutes on a busy morning.
  • If you're cooking for more than two people, simply multiply the ingredients and arrange bread slices in a single layer; the baking time stays the same.
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