
Matcha Custard French Toast
It's like if you captured the essence of a beautiful brunch date with your besties in ONE SINGLE DISH
Recipe by Jillian Barreca | @jillian.barreca
Ingredients
Matcha Custard
200ml heavy cream
200ml whole milk
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
40g sugar
1 tsp ceremonial grade matcha
1 tbsp corn starch
4 egg yolks
Whipped Cream
200ml cream
25g powdered sugar
1 tbsp Drizzle
French Toast
3 large eggs
200ml whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp kosher salt
4 slices stale brioche or challah, cut approx 1 inch thick
Berries
Instructions
Active Time: 20 Minutes
Full Time: 40 Minutes
For the custard: Heat cream, milk, and vanilla bean paste over medium-low until steaming, stirring occasionally to prevent the milk from scalding.
In a separate heatproof bowl, whisk sugar, matcha, cornstarch, and egg yolks together until the mixture has slightly lightened in color.
Take the milk off the heat and stream about a third into the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Pour this mixture back into the milk and keep stirring over medium-low heat with a silicone spatula.
The custard is done when it coats the back of a spoon (around 180F).
Place a sieve over a heatproof bowl. Strain the custard, cover the surface with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
For the whipped cream: Add cream, powdered sugar and Drizzle into a chilled bowl. Whip into medium peaks.
For the french toast: Crack eggs into a large, shallow bowl + whisk thoroughly. Pour in milk, vanilla extract sugar + salt. Whisk until smooth.
Soak each piece of bread for about 2 minutes on each side, spooning the egg mixture over the bread to make sure it is thoroughly soaked. Place bread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pour any extra liquid over the bread.
Once all the liquid has been absorbed, heat ⅛ inch of Frizzle over medium in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet.
When the oil is shimmering + has reached 350°F, gently lower in the slices of bread. Cook for about 2 minutes on both sides until golden + crispy. Place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Add custard to a plate, top w. french toast, whipped cream, berries + a little extra Drizzle.