Custard Toast Breakfast Delight (Printable)

Thick bread soaked in creamy custard, baked crisp and golden, topped with berries and nuts for a tasty morning treat.

# What you need:

→ Bread

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

→ Custard

02 - 1 large egg
03 - 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1.5 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

07 - 0.5 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

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 375°F and 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 bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Gently press the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to create a shallow well, leaving a border intact.
04 - Spoon or pour the custard mixture evenly into the wells of each bread slice.
05 - Optionally, scatter mixed berries and nuts on top of the custard-filled bread.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the custard is just set and edges of the bread turn golden and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and drizzling extra honey or maple syrup. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but comes together in under 30 minutes without any real fuss.
  • The Greek yogurt adds a subtle tang that keeps it from feeling cloyingly sweet.
  • You can have it plain or dress it up depending on what's in your fruit bowl.
02 -
  • Don't use thin bread slices—they'll dry out before the custard sets, and you'll end up with something more bread-like than custardy.
  • Greek yogurt works because it's thick enough to hold structure; regular yogurt will make the mixture too watery and won't bake up properly.
03 -
  • Make your custard mixture the night before and refrigerate it—it's one less thing in the morning, and cold custard actually bakes more evenly.
  • If you have leftover custard toast, it's genuinely good at room temperature or even slightly chilled, making it an unexpected option for a mid-morning snack.
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