Viral Yogurt Toast (Printable version)

Creamy yogurt custard baked in bread with fresh fruit topping and a hint of honey.

# What you need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange bread slices on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Press down the center of each bread slice with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well, keeping edges intact.
04 - Whisk Greek yogurt, egg, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
05 - Spoon yogurt custard evenly into wells of each bread slice.
06 - Top each toast with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and banana.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until custard is set and bread edges are golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle chopped nuts if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but takes less time than a shower.
  • The custard gets creamy and slightly custardy without any fussy tempering or stress.
  • You can swap fruits based on what's in your fridge or what the farmers market tempted you with that week.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step or the custard will be too soft to hold its shape, and you'll end up with a beautiful mess instead of a beautiful plate.
  • Brioche and challah are forgiving, but denser breads like sourdough won't bake through in time and the bread will harden before the inside warms.
03 -
  • Let the bread come to room temperature if it's been refrigerated, so the custard sets evenly instead of curdling around cold spots.
  • Use a convection oven setting if you have it—the toast will brown more evenly and the custard will stay creamy instead of overcooking.
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