Nutella Brioche French Toast (Printable)

Fluffy brioche sandwiches stuffed with Nutella, soaked in vanilla egg custard and pan-fried until golden. An indulgent breakfast ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Chocolate

01 - 8 slices brioche bread
02 - 4 tbsp Nutella or 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

# Step-by-Step:

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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crisp buttery exterior and warm molten chocolate center feels like something from a French bistro
  • Its ready in twenty minutes but tastes like you spent all morning making something special
  • Every bite balances sweet creamy chocolate with the gentle warmth of cinnamon vanilla custard
02 -
  • Slightly stale brioche actually works better than fresh because it holds up better during dipping
  • Dont oversoak the sandwiches or the bread will disintegrate before the custard cooks through
  • Medium heat is essential because high heat burns the outside before the interior is warm
03 -
  • Let the assembled sandwiches sit for five minutes before dipping to let the Nutella set slightly
  • A silicone brush helps redistribute the butter in the pan between batches
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