Posted on Thursday, 5th August 2010 by Grace
I love cooking breakfast on the weekends. I love the wonderful aroma’s that linger throughout the house, bacon frying, onions sauteing, butter simmering, freshly grated cinnamon for the french toast and of course the sweet aroma of chocolate and pancakes.
French toast and chocolate chip pancakes and waffles have always been huge favourites in our home. I am such a huge chocolate lover and I can’t believe it has taken me this long to make Chocolate French Toast.
It takes me right back to my childhood. I can remember coming home from school and walking up the driveway and all you could smell was the amazing aroma of bread baking in the oven. I couldn’t wait to get in the house and slice a huge piece (had to be the end piece) and slather it with Nutella®. This is the same flavour profile with a twist.
I love the puffy caramelized crust of the french toast and the oozing melted chocolate. This is truly a decadent dessert, oops, extra special breakfast! One I will save for special occasions and for when I have guests for the weekend.
It just so happens I have a house full of family coming in for the weekend. It’s definitely going to be on the breakfast menu, no one will be able to resist!
Chocolate French Toast
(from Donna Hay, The Instant Cook)
Serves 4
- 16 slices soft baguette
- 100 g (3 1/2 ounces) dark chocolate, melted
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) milk
- 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- unsalted butter for frying
- confectioners’ sugar, extra, for dusting
- Spread half the baguette slices with the melted chocolate and sandwich together with the remaining slices.
- Combine the eggs, milk and confectioners’ sugar, then dip the sandwiches into the mixture.
- Cook in a large buttered frying pan over medium heat for 2 minutes each side or until golden.
- Serve warm and dusted with confectioners’ sugar.
Tags: breakfast, brunch, chocolate, chocolate dessert
Posted in Baking & Pastry, Baking Mise en Place, Eggs, Fillings, Frostings & Dessert Sauces, Miscellaneous Recipes, Recipes
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August 5th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
I love French toast especially on lazy Sunday afternoons..em.. oops I mean Sunday mornings but I’ve never tried it with chocolate, oh well no time like the present.
August 6th, 2010 at 8:59 am
Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! This stuffed french toast looks deeeeelicious.
August 6th, 2010 at 9:42 am
I am so with you Lauren!
August 6th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Holy crap…I don’t think it’s possible for that to look yummier than it does. Mmm…
August 6th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
You had me at chocolate for breakfast. These look amazing! I think I got a sugar high from just looking at them.
August 6th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Any time is a good time for chocolate! Thanks Erika Beth!
August 6th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Not very difficult to make it look delicious, thanks Carla.
August 9th, 2010 at 7:03 pm
I just discovered your blog on Food Network. I am a sahm also and did start my blog after I had to leave my job. It’s unbelievable the nice people that you meet in this community. I like your blog and this recipe looks pretty good. Thanks for sharing.
August 10th, 2010 at 6:16 am
Thanks Helene, I so agree with you, I think it’s so amazing how everyone is so helpful in the community and I have enjoyed it immensely.
August 11th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
This looks so delicious. I don’t think I would be able to eat the rest of the day after having this for breakfast…but it would be fun trying.
August 12th, 2010 at 9:00 am
oh my gosh, that looks amazing!
August 12th, 2010 at 9:15 am
So tasty Teri!
August 15th, 2010 at 12:14 am
i have made something similar for my kids, however never mixed conf sugar with the egg + milk! very interesting. this may have to be tomorrows breakfast. yet, with left over challah! thanks for inspiring!
August 15th, 2010 at 2:07 am
Most welcome Susan, challah sounds delicious.