Mexican Chocolate Baked French Toast Recipe

Name: Mexican Chocolate Baked French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Preparing the baked French Toast; 6 slices good, crusty bread, cut in halves; 2 discs of Mexican chocolate, used to make hot chocoalte, such as the Ibarra or Abuelita brnads; 1/2 cup strong coffee; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons raw cane sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; t teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Toppings; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons rawa cane sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup Mexican sour cream (crema) or regular sour cream; 1/4 cup Maple syrup

Servings: persons

Preparing the baked French Toast
6 slices good, crusty bread, cut in halves
2 discs of Mexican chocolate, used to make hot chocoalte, such as the Ibarra or Abuelita brnads
1/2 cup strong coffee
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons raw cane sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
t teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
Toppings
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons rawa cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup Mexican sour cream (crema) or regular sour cream
1/4 cup Maple syrup

1
["In a small pot over low heat, melt the chocolate discs in the coffee. Stir until mlted. Sitr in the butter, and sugars and mix well.Remove from heat. Mix in vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and orange rind. . Let cool for about 15 minutes.", "Add the cream and eggs and mix until well combined. Grease the baking dish and line it with the bread slices. Overlapping and making sure the crust is pointed up", "Pour the chocolate mixture over the bread, making sure to cover the tips. Push the bread down with your fingers to coat the bread completely. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.", "Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Bake until the custard sets and the bread turns golden at the edges, about 30 minutes.", "While the French toast bakes, heat the almonds, cinnamon, and sugar together in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until the sugar melts into the almonds, turning them a gold brown.
3
Remove from heat and cool on a plate until ready to serve.", "Whisk the maple syrup into the crema or sour cream.
4
Serve slices of the warm French toast with a topping of the maple cream and a sprinkle of candied almonds"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Preparing the baked French Toast, 6 slices good, crusty bread, cut in halves, 2 discs of Mexican chocolate, used to make hot chocoalte, such as the Ibarra or Abuelita brnads, 1/2 cup strong coffee, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chocolate Baked 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.

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Mexican Chocolate Baked French Toast

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