Chocolate Stuffed Brioche French Toast
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This chocolate-stuffed brioche French toast is golden and crisp on the outside with a warm, gooey chocolate centre. Quick, easy, and absolutely delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Stuffed Brioche French Toast
This chocolate-stuffed brioche French toast is the perfect way to start the day. It has a soft, buttery texture, crisp cinnamon-sugar coating, and a melted chocolate centre.
It’s quick and easy to make with just a few ingredients, making it a great option for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. You can even customise it by using milk, dark, or white chocolate.
What Makes This Recipe Special?
This French toast is next-level because it’s stuffed with chocolate, giving you a molten centre with every bite. The brioche bread makes it extra soft and fluffy, while the cinnamon sugar coating adds a perfect crunch and extra flavour.
Unlike regular French toast, this version is thicker and more indulgent, with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Equipment You’ll Need
To make this stuffed French toast, you’ll need:
- Mixing bowl – To whisk the egg mixture.
- Whisk or fork – For combining the ingredients smoothly.
- Frying pan or skillet – To cook the French toast to perfection.
- Tongs or spatula – To flip the French toast easily.
- Small plate – For coating the toast in cinnamon sugar.
Why This Recipe Works So Well
- Crispy on the Outside, Soft on the Inside: The egg mixture gives the toast a golden crust while keeping it soft inside.
- Melted Chocolate Centre: Every bite has a gooey, chocolatey surprise.
- Easy and Quick: Just a few minutes of prep and cooking.
- Customisable: Use milk, dark, or white chocolate to suit your preference.
Ingredients for Chocolate Stuffed Brioche French Toast
For the French Toast:
- 1 thick slice of brioche bread
- 1 large or 2 smaller squares of chocolate (milk, dark, or white)
- 1 large egg
- 40ml (2½ tbsp) milk (any type)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
How to Make Chocolate Stuffed Brioche French Toast
Step 1: Cut and Stuff the Brioche
Take a thick slice of brioche bread and carefully cut a slit in the side into the middle to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
Stuff one or two squares of chocolate inside the pocket, ensuring it’s evenly placed so it melts properly.
Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
Step 3: Soak the Brioche
Dip the stuffed brioche slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly. Let it soak for about 10-20 seconds per side so it absorbs the flavour without becoming too soggy.
Step 4: Cook the French Toast
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a little butter.
Place the soaked brioche into the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Be gentle when flipping to keep the chocolate inside. If you want it cooked through slightly more, continue to cook it on a low heat for a few more minutes on each side.
Step 5: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
While the French toast is still warm, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a plate.
Press the French toast into the mixture, coating both sides evenly.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Slice the French toast in half and watch the melted chocolate ooze out. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.
Why This Recipe is Perfect for Any Occasion
This chocolate-stuffed brioche French toast is great for breakfast, brunch, or dessert..
Since it’s quick and easy, you can whip it up in minutes whenever you want something warm and comforting.
Tips for the Best Stuffed French Toast
- Use Thick Brioche Slices: This helps hold the chocolate without falling apart.
- Don’t Oversoak the Bread: Too much liquid can make it soggy.
- Cook on a low-medium heat: This ensures the bread cooks through without burning.
- Let the Chocolate Rest Inside: Give it a few seconds after cooking to help the chocolate fully melt.
Serving Suggestions
This chocolate-stuffed brioche French toast is delicious on its own, but here are a few ways to enhance it:
- With Fresh Berries: Strawberries or raspberries add a fresh contrast.
- With a Drizzle of Maple Syrup: Adds extra sweetness and moisture.
- With Whipped Cream: A light and fluffy topping for extra indulgence.
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Why You’ll Keep Coming Back to This Recipe
This chocolate-stuffed brioche French toast is golden and crisp on the outside, with a soft, fluffy centre and a melty chocolate filling. It’s quick, easy, and completely customisable, making it a breakfast favourite.
Whether you use milk, dark, or white chocolate, every bite is warm, comforting, and full of flavour.
Other Recipes to Try
If you loved this chocolate-stuffed French toast, check out these other delicious breakfast and dessert recipes from Fitwaffle Kitchen:
- Fluffy Air Fryer Pancakes: Fluffy pancakes packed with blueberries.
- Sausage and Bacon French Toast Roll ups: Delicious savoury french toast roll-ups.
Both are quick, simple, and packed with flavour!
Chocolate Stuffed Brioche French Toast
Ingredients
For the French Toast:
- 1 thick slice of brioche bread
- 1 large or 2 smaller squares of chocolate milk, dark, or white
- 1 large egg
- 40 ml 2½ tbsp milk (any type)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Cut and Stuff the Brioche
- Take a thick slice of brioche bread and carefully cut a slit in the side into the middle to create a pocket. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Stuff one or two squares of chocolate inside the pocket, ensuring it's evenly placed so it melts properly.
Step 2: Prepare the Egg Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
Step 3: Soak the Brioche
- Dip the stuffed brioche slice into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly. Let it soak for about 10-20 seconds per side so it absorbs the flavour without becoming too soggy.
Step 4: Cook the French Toast
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a little butter.
- Place the soaked brioche into the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Be gentle when flipping to keep the chocolate inside. If you want it cooked through slightly more, continue to cook it on a low heat for a few more minutes on each side.
Step 5: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
- While the French toast is still warm, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a plate.
- Press the French toast into the mixture, coating both sides evenly.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
- Slice the French toast in half and watch the melted chocolate ooze out. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavour.
I’ve made that one yesterday but, I don’t have thick slice of brioche bread so I take a normal slices of brioche used my both thumb to make a well in the middle and stuffed It with Nutella on both slices of bread. Then, I brushed the edges with the french toast egg mixture, Sandwiched it, and coated it with the egg mixture, and Air fried it. I topped with powdered sugar and cut in half to revel the gooey Nutella in the centre. They are Soo good!! 😄*