Description
Golden, crispy French toast sticks stacked and filled with luscious pistachio cream, then drizzled generously for a nutty, indulgent breakfast or dessert treat.
Ingredients
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- 6 thick slices of brioche or milk bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter for pan-frying
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for pistachio cream)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Trim the crusts off the brioche slices and cut into thick sticks or cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and melt a bit of butter.
- Fry the coated bread sticks until golden brown on all sides.
- While still warm, toss the sticks in granulated sugar mixed with cinnamon (if using).
- To make the pistachio cream, blend shelled pistachios, honey, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add more milk as needed to adjust the consistency.
- Use a piping bag to fill the center of each toast stick with the pistachio cream, or drizzle it generously over the top of the stacked toast.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use day-old brioche or milk bread for better structure and absorption.
- The pistachio cream can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Adjust sweetness by using more or less honey in the pistachio cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
