Almond Croissant French Toast
This Almond Croissant-inspired French Toast is the perfect morning treat. Thick brioche slices filled with almond paste, coated in French toast batter and cooked to perfection, and finished with a sprinkle of icing sugar. Quick, easy, and super delicious.
Equipment
- Electric mixer with whisk attachment optional, but recommended
- Hand whisk
- Piping or ziplock bag
- Stainless steel or non-stick pan
Ingredients
Almond Paste
- 75 grams unsalted butter softened
- 100 grams granulated white sugar
- 25 grams almond flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tsps almond essence
- 2 tsps vanilla essence
- 1/4 th tsp salt
French Toast Batter
- 2 eggs
- 100 ml full-fat milk
- 50 gs granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 th tsp salt
- 2 thick brioche slices
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter for cooking
- 1-2 tsp icing sugar for topping
- 15-20 grams sliced almonds for topping
Instructions
- Make the Almond Paste: In a bowl, add the butter, sugar, salt, almond flour, egg, almond essence, and vanilla essence and whisk on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until pale, thick, and fluffy. The paste should be able to hold its shape. Fill the paste in a piping or ziplock bag and set aside.75 grams unsalted butter, 100 grams granulated white sugar, 25 grams almond flour, 1 egg, 2 tsps almond essence, 2 tsps vanilla essence, 1/4 th tsp salt
- Make the French toast batter: In a bowl, mix all the ingredients with a hand whisk until well combined – eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon powder, and salt.2 eggs, 100 ml full-fat milk, 50 gs granulated white sugar, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 th tsp salt
- Prepare the Brioche slices for filling: Create a pocket in the middle of the thick brioche slice by cutting a slit in the center of the flat bottom side of the slice. Make sure not to cut all the way through the edges; you just want to create a space to fill the paste inside the bread.2 thick brioche slices
- Fill the bread: Place the piping bag inside the bread pocket, and pipe it in until it's filled properly. Make sure not to over-fill, or the paste will start oozing out while cooking.
- Dip the filled bread slices in the egg mixture, 30-40 seconds on each side. Don't over soak, or the bread will become too soggy and fall apart.2 tbsp ghee or butter
- Cook the French toast: Preheat your pan, then add 1 tablespoon of ghee or butter, and gently place the soaked brioche slices in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once cooked, transfer the toast to your serving plate.
- Dust with icing sugar and place sliced almonds on top. Serve warm.1-2 tsp icing sugar, 15-20 grams sliced almonds
Notes
Make Ahead:
The almond paste and french toast batter can be made ahead one night before.
Storage:
This French Toast will taste best served fresh.