Custard Toast Breakfast Delight (Printer-friendly)

Golden custard-soaked bread baked crisp, topped with fresh berries and a honey drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 thick slices brioche or challah bread (about 1-inch thick)

→ Custard

02 - 1 large egg
03 - 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1½ tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - ½ cup mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
08 - 1 tablespoon sliced almonds or pistachios
09 - 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
10 - Extra honey or maple syrup for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
03 - Place the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, gently press down in the center of each slice to create a shallow well, leaving a border around the edges.
04 - Spoon or pour the custard mixture evenly into the wells of the bread slices.
05 - Top with mixed berries and nuts if desired.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the custard is set and the bread edges are golden and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and drizzling with extra honey or maple syrup. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent an hour in the kitchen, but genuinely takes 25 minutes from start to finish.
  • The custard stays silky in the center while the edges get perfectly crisp—that contrast keeps you coming back.
  • Works beautifully with whatever fruit or nuts you have lingering in your pantry.
02 -
  • Underbaking is your friend here—a slightly soft, creamy center is better than a fully set custard, which can become dense and rubbery as it cools.
  • The bread thickness matters; if your slices are too thin, they'll dry out before the custard sets, and if they're too thick, the middle won't cook through.
03 -
  • If your yogurt is thick, whisk it with the egg first before adding other ingredients—this prevents lumps from hiding in the final custard.
  • A pat of butter on the bread before adding custard browns the edges more dramatically and adds a richness that makes people ask what your secret is.
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