Nutella Brioche French Toast (Printer-friendly)

Fluffy brioche filled with Nutella, dipped in egg custard, and pan-fried until golden. An indulgent breakfast or brunch dish ready in minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Chocolate

01 - 8 slices brioche bread
02 - 4 tbsp Nutella (or other chocolate-hazelnut spread)

→ Egg Custard

03 - 3 large eggs
04 - 3/4 cup whole milk
05 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
09 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

10 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

→ To Serve

11 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
12 - Fresh berries, for garnish (optional)
13 - Maple syrup or extra Nutella, for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - Spread 1 tablespoon Nutella on four slices of brioche. Top each with another slice to make four sandwiches.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon (if using), and salt until well combined.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
04 - Dip each Nutella sandwich into the egg custard, soaking both sides but not oversaturating.
05 - Place sandwiches in the skillet (work in batches if needed). Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and custard is cooked through. Add more butter as needed.
06 - Transfer to plates. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with berries, and drizzle with maple syrup or extra Nutella if desired. Serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dessert that somehow counts as breakfast, which is the kind of permission we all secretly want.
  • The whole thing comes together in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for when you want to impress someone without the stress.
  • Brioche's natural sweetness pairs with Nutella in a way that feels indulgent but still manages to feel like a real meal.
02 -
  • Don't oversoak the bread or it will disintegrate in the pan—the custard will continue to cook into the bread even after you flip it, so a quick dip is actually enough.
  • Medium heat is your friend here; high heat will burn the outside before the custard inside has a chance to set, and you'll miss the whole point of this breakfast.
03 -
  • Keep your butter at a moderate temperature so it browns instead of burns—this is what separates breakfast that tastes gourmet from breakfast that tastes rushed.
  • The slight cinnamon in the custard is invisible but changes everything; don't skip it just because it's optional.
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