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A plate with Tsoureki -greek brioche bread French toast blueberries, walnuts and honey.
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Tsoureki Bread-Greek Brioche French Toast

This tsoureki bread-Greek brioche french toast is made with an aromatic egg custard, and is served with warmed honey, blueberries, and walnuts.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 585kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 slices tsoureki bread about ¾-inch thick each
  • cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3-4 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3-4 fresh sage leaves
  • 2-3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted

For serving

  • warm honey
  • crushed walnuts
  • fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the half-and-half, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon stick, sage, thyme, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and let infuse for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Strain out the cloves, cinnamon stick, and herbs. Whisk in the beaten eggs until smooth.
  • Dip the tsoureki slices into the custard mixture, letting each slice soak for 1–2 minutes.
  • Melt 1–2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread slices in batches (2–3 at a time) until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook until golden on the other.
  • Serve warm, topped with honey, walnuts, and blueberries.

Notes

  • You can use whole milk, low-fat milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream depending on your preference. Plant-based milk works too.
  • Slightly stale tsoureki makes the best French toast as it absorbs the custard without falling apart.
Nutritional info is an estimate and may vary based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 347mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1533IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 2mg