Rich brioche slices are stuffed with creamy chocolate hazelnut spread, soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon custard, and pan-fried to golden perfection.
Chocolate Hazelnut Stuffed French Toast
Breakfast
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Vanilla: Extract
Easy
Rich brioche slices are stuffed with creamy chocolate hazelnut spread, soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon custard, and pan-fried to golden perfection.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
Scales from a half to a double batch; cook in rounds so the pan stays hot.
- 8.0 slicesthick slices brioche bread
- ½ cup (120.0 g)chocolate hazelnut spread
- 4.0 large (200.0 g)eggs
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)whole milk
- 2.0 tbsp (25.0 g)sugar
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 tsp (2.5 g)ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt
- 3.0 tbsp (42.0 g)unsalted butter, for frying
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Instructions
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate hazelnut spread on 4 slices of brioche. Top each with another slice to form 4 sandwiches, gently pressing edges to seal.
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let melt.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing the bread to soak for about 20 seconds per side, ensuring the custard seeps into the bread but not overly soggy.
- Place the soaked sandwiches into the skillet and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3-4 minutes. Carefully flip and cook the other side until golden and cooked through, another 3-4 minutes.
- Add more butter to the pan as needed for the remaining sandwiches, wiping out any excess custard to prevent burning.
- Transfer cooked French toast to a plate and keep warm while you finish cooking the rest.
- Serve immediately, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or topped with fresh berries.
Tips
- Use thick slices of brioche to hold the chocolate hazelnut filling without falling apart.
- For extra vanilla flavor, use vanilla bean paste in place of extract.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make chocolate hazelnut stuffed french toast?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 4 servings.
How should I store chocolate hazelnut stuffed french toast?
Store leftover French toast covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or toaster oven to preserve texture.
Can I make chocolate hazelnut stuffed french toast ahead?
Prepare the stuffed sandwiches and custard mixture in advance; soak and cook just before serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.
498
Calories / serving
25.2g
Fat
51.7g
Carbs
16.0g
Protein
20.9g
Sugar
Whole recipe (4 servings): ~1992 cal · 101g fat · 207g carbs · 64g protein · 84g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 498 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
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- Swimming laps 70 min
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