With melted Nutella, warmed bananas and a cinnamon-flavored custard coating, this French toast is indulgent and impressive--but secretly very easy to make.
Ingredients
- eight 1-inch-thick slices challah or brioche
- 1/4 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread, such as nutella®
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced, plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- butter, for frying
- pure maple syrup, for serving
Directions
- Using a sharp paring knife, cut a 3-inch-wide slit into one side of each bread slice, cutting about three-quarters of the way through to make a pocket.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate-hazelnut spread inside each pocket and then layer in 3 to 4 banana slices.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough butter to liberally coat the bottom. Heat until hot, but not smoking.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the cream, eggs, sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Soak each stuffed bread slice into the custard and, working in batches, fry in a single layer until the custard is fully cooked, about 3 minutes per side.
- Top the French toast with additional banana slices and serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.