Viral Yogurt Toast Delight (Print View)

A creamy yogurt custard baked in brioche with fresh fruit and nuts, perfect for a quick morning meal.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread

→ Yogurt Custard

02 - 2/3 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit Topping

06 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
07 - 1/2 cup blueberries
08 - 1/2 banana, sliced

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - Powdered sugar for dusting
10 - 2 teaspoons chopped pistachios or almonds

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the bread slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet and gently press the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well, keeping the edges intact.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, egg, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Divide the yogurt custard mixture evenly into the wells of each bread slice.
05 - Top each filled bread slice with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and banana.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the custard is set and the bread edges turn golden brown.
07 - Allow the toasts to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy brunch dish but comes together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have on hand.
  • The creamy yogurt custard stays just-set in the middle while the bread edges turn golden and crispy, creating the perfect textural contrast.
  • You can swap fruits based on what's in season or what you're craving, so it never feels stale.
02 -
  • If your custard is lumpy, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before filling the bread—it takes 30 seconds and changes everything.
  • The bread thickness matters more than you'd think; thin slices will collapse under the weight of the filling, so don't skip the thick-cut instruction.
  • Bake time depends on your oven's personality, so start checking at 12 minutes—a toothpick inserted in the custard should come out clean but still feel slightly warm.
03 -
  • Use bread that's a day or two old—it holds up better to the weight of the custard and bakes more evenly than fresh bread.
  • If you want extra richness, add a tiny splash of heavy cream or whole milk to your yogurt mixture, but don't overdo it or the custard becomes too thin to set properly.
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