French Chocolate Toast
3 servings
40 minutes
French chocolate toast is a refined blend of classic French breakfast and delicate chocolate flavor. This recipe, inspired by traditional French cuisine, transforms simple French toast into an exquisite dessert or hearty breakfast. The toast is soaked in a velvety mixture of cocoa, milk, cream, and vanilla before being fried to a golden crust while remaining soft inside. The final touch is chocolate spread or melted chocolate that adds depth to the flavor. They pair perfectly with whipped cream, chocolate shavings or syrup, creating a true symphony of sweet notes. This dessert not only delights the taste but also provides comfort reminiscent of French cafes filled with the aroma of fresh bread and chocolate. A great option for a special breakfast or treat with tea.
1
In a small bowl, dissolve cocoa powder in hot water. Let it cool slightly.
- Cocoa powder: 0.3 glass
- Boiling water: 0.3 glass
2
In a pot, beat the eggs, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add the dissolved cocoa and mix until smooth.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Heavy cream: 0.8 glass
- Milk: 1 glass
- Sugar: 0.3 glass
- Vanillin: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
3
Melt a piece of butter in a pan. Cut the loaf into not very thick, even slices. Carefully dip the bread pieces into the chocolate-egg mixture and fry them in the pan like French toast. The toast should be well-cooked but still soft.
- Loaf: 1 piece
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
4
Place the toast on a plate, spreading each piece with chocolate paste or melted chocolate in a water bath. You can decorate the dish with whipped cream, chocolate crumbs, or drizzle with syrup.
- Chocolate chips: to taste