Chocolate-Pistachio French Toast Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Pistachio French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices Italian bread (preferably a day old) or 6 slices French bread, cut diagonally 1-inch thick (preferably a day old); 3 ounces semisweet chocolate or 3 ounces dark chocolate; 6 teaspoons unsalted pistachio nuts, chopped; 3 large eggs; ¾ cup milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ground; ¼ cup butter (1/2 stick) or ¼ cup margarine (1/2 stick); ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

6 slices Italian bread (preferably a day old) or 6 slices French bread, cut diagonally 1-inch thick (preferably a day old)
3 ounces semisweet chocolate or 3 ounces dark chocolate
6 teaspoons unsalted pistachio nuts, chopped
3 large eggs
¾ cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
¼ cup butter (1/2 stick) or ¼ cup margarine (1/2 stick)
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

1
With a serrated knife, cut a pocket horizontally in each slice o f bread through the top crust.
2
Cut the candy bar into 6 rectangles.
3
Fill each bread slice with a piece of chocolate and 1 teaspoon pistachios.
4
In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
5
On a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, melt and spread 1 tablespoon butter.
6
Dip the filled bread slices, one at a time, into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides and being careful not to squeeze out the chocolate filling.
7
Cook the slices, several at a time, on the hot griddle until they are browned on both sides.
8
Add more butter as needed.
9
Transfer the French toast to heated plates and dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
10
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices Italian bread (preferably a day old) or 6 slices French bread, cut diagonally 1-inch thick (preferably a day old), 3 ounces semisweet chocolate or 3 ounces dark chocolate, 6 teaspoons unsalted pistachio nuts, chopped, 3 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Pistachio French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chocolate-Pistachio French Toast

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