This recipe offers a delightful twist on classic French toast! Here, thick slices of French bread are topped with a quick and easy yogurt-egg custard and baked to golden perfection. The resulting toast boasts a beautiful caramelized exterior and a surprisingly creamy, slightly tangy interior, reminiscent of a cheese Danish.
Ingredients
- Toast:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large, thick slices French bread
- Custard:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional Fruit Topping:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup quartered strawberries
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Butter the Bread: Spread the softened butter on one side of each bread slice. Place the slices butter-side-down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk the Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, egg, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Spoon the custard mixture evenly over the bread slices, ensuring it reaches the edges. Gently press down to help the bread absorb the custard. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the toast is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Prepare the Fruit Topping (Optional): While the toast bakes, combine blueberries, strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a bowl. Set aside.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the warm baked custard toast immediately, topped with the optional fruit compote if desired.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 562
- Fat: 17g
- Carbs: 78g
- Protein: 24g
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