Chocolate Almond Brioche Baked French Toast
Chocolate for breakfast is completely acceptable with this baked french toast that's covered in a rich, custard batter with melted chocolate, crunchy almonds, and fresh vanilla bean whipped cream.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 Brioche Loaf sliced
- 3 Egg Yolks
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 3/4 cup Chocolate Chunks semi, milk, or dark
- 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds
Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream:
- 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Vanilla Bean or 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste or Pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In blender or large bowl, mix together egg yolks, milk and brown sugar.
- Place brioche is buttered or lightly sprayed 8 X 8 baking pan. The bread can be angled so that it's slightly standing up. Pour custard, making sure to coat each piece.
- Sprinkle with chocolate and slivered almonds.
- Bake for 20-24 minutes or until it is light golden brown and the custard is soaked up by the bread.
- In mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla bean and mix. Sweeten to taste.
- Top chocolate french toast with fresh whipped cream and sprinkle with powdered sugar (optional).