Death By Chocolate French Toast

We’ve died and gone to chocolate heaven.

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Yields:

6

Prep Time:

0

hours

25

mins

Total Time:

0

hours

25

mins

Ingredients
1 1/2 c.
semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for garnish
1/2 c.
heavy cream
4
large eggs
1 c.
chocolate milk
1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
1 tbsp.
cocoa powder
pinch of kosher salt
1
loaf brioche, sliced 1 ” thick
2 tbsp.
unsalted butter, divided
Whipped cream, for topping
Directions
  1. Make chocolate ganache: Place chocolate chips in a medium heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, heat heavy cream just until it bubbles, about 5 minutes. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Let sit 5 minutes, then whisk constantly until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly, then transfer to a Ziploc bag.
  2. In a shallow baking dish, whisk eggs with chocolate milk, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Prepare bread: Cut a 2” wide slit into the bottom of each slice to create a deep pocket. Fill each pocket with chocolate ganache. (You should have about half left over for drizzling.)
  4. Place stuffed bread into the chocolate custard mixture and let soak, 1 minute per side.
  5. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cook 2 slices bread at a time until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat to cook all slices.
  6. Top French toast with whipped cream, a drizzle of ganache, and chocolate chips.

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Jonathan Boulton