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Custard Toast Recipe

Learn how to make this viral homemade custard toast with simple pantry ingredients. This easy baking recipe transforms everyday bread into a delicious breakfast treat with creamy vanilla custard that puffs beautifully in the oven. Perfect for weekend brunches or a special weekday breakfast upgrade!
Difficulty:
Beginner
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Serves:
4 slices
An overhead shot of custard toast squares arranged on a vintage ceramic platter, their tops golden-brown with caramelized edges showcasing swirls of vanilla-flecked custard. A cross-section view reveals the crisp exterior giving way to a soufflé-like center that's simultaneously creamy and light. Captured in soft morning light streaming through kitchen windows, the scene includes scattered berries for vibrant color contrast, a light dusting of powdered sugar, and a drizzle of honey catching the light. The platter sits on a weathered wooden table alongside a steaming cup of coffee and a small bowl of fresh berries, evoking a perfect weekend breakfast moment.

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or milk bread preferred)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 large eggs</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">80ml Greek yogurt (or mascarpone)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp vanilla extract</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp ground cinnamon</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting</li></ul>

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">Baking sheet</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Parchment paper</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Small mixing bowl</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This preparation ensures your custard toast bakes evenly and doesn't stick to the pan.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until completely smooth. The mixture should have a thick, pourable consistency – this is your custard base. The eggs will provide structure while the yogurt adds creaminess and tanginess to balance the sweetness.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>Arrange your bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Using the back of a spoon, press down gently in the center of each slice to create a shallow depression, leaving about a 1cm border around the edges. This creates a little "pool" for the custard while maintaining crisp edges.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Spoon the custard mixture evenly into the depression of each bread slice, filling it just to the border but not overflowing. The bread border will puff up slightly during baking, containing the custard like a tart shell.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Press fresh berries gently into the custard on each slice. Don't push them too deep – they should be partially submerged. The berries will release their juices during baking, flavoring the custard beneath them.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center and the edges of the bread have turned golden brown. The custard will puff up slightly as it bakes due to the eggs, creating a soufflé-like texture.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. The custard will settle slightly as it cools but should maintain a creamy, pudding-like consistency. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving for a professional finishing touch.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Serve warm, while the contrast between the crisp bread edges and the creamy custard center is at its best. For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle with additional honey or maple syrup. Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor!</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Custard Toast Recipe?

Custard Toast requires thick-cut bread (brioche or milk bread), eggs, Greek yogurt (or mascarpone), honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, fresh berries, and powdered sugar for dusting. These simple ingredients create a luxurious breakfast with minimal effort.

How to cook Custard Toast Recipe at home?

Learn how to cook Custard Toast by preheating your oven to 180°C, making a custard with eggs, yogurt, honey and vanilla. Press depressions into bread slices, fill with the custard mixture, add berries, then bake for 12-14 minutes until the custard is set but slightly jiggly and the bread edges are golden brown.

Can I make custard toast ahead of time for busy mornings?

While custard toast is best enjoyed freshly baked for optimal texture contrast, you can prepare the custard mixture up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate it. The assembled toast doesn't store well as the bread becomes soggy, so it's best baked just before serving.

What's the perfect bread to use for creamy custard-topped toast?

Brioche and milk bread are ideal choices due to their slightly sweet flavour and pillowy texture. Their sturdiness holds the custard well while baking. Avoid very thinly sliced or whole grain breads which may become too soggy or overpower the delicate custard flavour.

Why is my custard toast not setting properly in the middle?

Undercooked custard toast usually indicates either too much custard mixture was added or insufficient baking time. Ensure you've created a proper depression in the bread, don't overflow the edges, and bake until the custard is just set but still has a slight jiggle in the centre.

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