Posted on Thursday, 5th August 2010 by Grace Massa Langlois
I love cooking breakfast on the weekends especially Chocolate French Toast. I love the wonderful aromas 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 {Pane Tostato alla Francese con Cioccolato Fondente}
Serves 4 to 8
- 113 g (4 ounces) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 16 slices soft Italian bread
- 3 large eggs
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) whole milk
- 24 g (3 tablespoons) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- Unsalted butter for frying
- Confectioners’ sugar, extra, for dusting
- Melt chocolate in heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, over low heat until smooth, set-aside allowing chocolate to cool slightly.
- Spread half of the bread slices with melted chocolate and sandwich together with remaining slices.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl.
- Warm large skillet over medium heat, 1 minute. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons butter to grease.
- Meanwhile, dip chocolate filled sandwiches (as many as will fit in skillet without crowding skillet) in egg mixture (making sure bread is completely coated) allowing excess mixture to drip off into bowl.
- Once butter is melted cook sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes each side.
- Remove from heat and dust with confectioners’ sugar; serve warm.
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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 10:08 am
Rich Flourless Chocolate Torte…
I liked your entry and I’ve added a Trackback to it on my weblog! JB…
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.
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August 27th, 2010 at 11:38 am
I never thought of enriching French toast with chocolate. [Homemade] challah is also my favorite bread for making French toast.
August 28th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
Someone else mentioned the same thing Simona, will have to try it.
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December 21st, 2010 at 8:11 am
Wow, that looks so delicious! I can’t believe that this is the first time I’ve seen this!
December 21st, 2010 at 8:32 am
Oh yes, I am loving this recipe! Chocolate for breakfast is A-OK with me
December 21st, 2010 at 9:33 am
Oh my word does your chocolate french toast look AMAZING!!! I swear French Toast has never looked so beautiful.
I love chocolate and I love french toast so I’m drooling at the combination of the two. It looks soooooo good!
December 21st, 2010 at 12:55 pm
Fabulous!!! I have a few family members who’d be nuts for this
December 21st, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Made of win! Need I even say….I want some…will have to make some soon. Though I will probably mix the chocolate filling with some Nutella…I crave it.
December 22nd, 2010 at 2:11 am
Lindsey I honestly think we are the same person in two different bodies, we both love our sweets!
January 13th, 2011 at 12:31 am
Fabulous and Delicious!!!
January 19th, 2011 at 5:33 pm
OMG, this looks amazing!!
Yum yum yum.
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March 20th, 2012 at 10:51 am
I made these today for breakfast! Yummy! my husband loved it. Thanks a lot for the recipe.
March 27th, 2012 at 8:13 pm
My favourite breakfast Janani, so happy you enjoyed.
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February 8th, 2013 at 5:55 pm
wow mi piace , grazie per la ricetta
Rosy
February 12th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Ciao Rosy, this is one of my favourite breakfast treats to serve when I’m entertaining houseguests, it’s a treat everyone enjoys.