Yogurt Custard Toast Delight (Printable)

Baked thick bread filled with creamy yogurt custard and topped with fresh fruit for a tasty start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah recommended)

→ Yogurt Custard

02 - 2/3 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit Topping

06 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
07 - 1/2 cup blueberries
08 - 1/2 banana, sliced

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
10 - 2 teaspoons chopped pistachios or almonds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange bread slices on the prepared baking sheet and press the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well, keeping edges intact.
03 - Whisk Greek yogurt, egg, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Divide and spoon the yogurt custard mixture evenly into the wells of the bread slices.
05 - Top each toast with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and banana or preferred fruit.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until custard is set and bread edges are golden brown.
07 - Allow to cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks impressive enough to serve guests but takes only 25 minutes from start to table.
  • The yogurt custard stays creamy inside while the bread edges get genuinely crispy—textural magic that feels fancy but isn't fussy.
  • You can swap fruits based on what's ripe, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Don't overbake or your custard will separate and weep—the moment it stops wiggling is the moment to pull it out, even if you think it needs more time.
  • Using stale or day-old bread actually works better than fresh because it has more structure to hold the filling without getting soggy.
03 -
  • A vanilla Greek yogurt will give you sweetness and creaminess without having to add as much honey, so taste as you go and adjust accordingly.
  • The baking sheet with parchment paper is non-negotiable—it saves your sanity and ensures the bread toasts evenly without sticking.
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