Best 2 Chocolate French Toast Pain Perdu By Melissa Darabian Recipes

"Chocolate French Toast Pain Perdu by Melissa Darabian" is a delectable dish that combines the classic French toast with the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate. This recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds and make your breakfast or brunch extra special. With its crispy exterior and soft, custardy interior infused with a hint of cocoa, this dish is sure to become a favorite. The combination of bread, eggs, milk, and chocolate creates a harmonious flavor profile that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST (PAIN PERDU) BY MELISSA D'ARABIAN

Chocolate French Toast (Pain Perdu) by Melissa D'arabian image

Saw this on "Ten Dollars Meals" and posting for safe keeping and will probably be making for Valentines Day morning.

Provided by diner524

Categories Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or 1/2 cup chopped chocolate
2 eggs
6 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into triangles

Steps:

Special equipment: 9 by 5-inch baking dish.
In a small pot over low heat, add 1/4 cup cream, milk, sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and salt and bring to a simmer. Put the chocolate into a medium bowl and pour in the cream mixture. Let sit until the chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and mix until well combined. Grease the baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of butter, and it line with the bread slices, overlapping slightly. 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.
Bake until the custard sets and the bread turns golden at the edges, about 30 minutes.
Add the remaining cream to a chilled bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Serve the French toast on individual plates with a dollop of cream.

PAIN PERDU

Pain Perdu image

What we call French Toast the French call Pain Perdue. Sometimes served for dessert with fresh fruit. Posted for ZWT3

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 French bread (sliced thick, day-old bread) or 1 Italian bread (sliced thick, day-old bread)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
powdered sugar
maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar and cinnamon until blended. Arrange the bread in a large shallow baking dish, overlapping the slices if necessary.
Pour the milk mixture over the bread and let stand for at least 30 minutes, carefully turning the bread with a wide spatula and rearranging it so it is evenly moistened halfway through the standing time.
Position one oven rack in the upper third of the oven and one in the lower third and preheat the oven to 400°. Put 2 tablespoons of the butter on each of two baking sheets with sides and place in the oven until the butter melts and pans are hot, about 5 minutes. Tilt the pans so the butter covers them evenly. Remove from the oven.
Place 5 to 6 slices of the soaked bread on each of the hot pans, spacing them evenly. Bake for 15 minutes. Take the pans out of the oven and turn each piece of bread over with a wide spatula. Return the pans to the oven, placing the one from the top rack on the bottom rack on the top, and bake until the bread is puffed and evenly browned, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Transfer to a platter, dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 144.2, Sodium 198.8, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.9, Protein 7

Tips:

Use thick slices of bread for a more substantial French toast. This will help the bread hold up to the custard and keep it from getting soggy.
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from sticking together.
Cook the French toast over medium heat. This will help it cook through without burning.
Flip the French toast only once. Flipping it too often will make it tough and dry.
Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings. This could include butter, syrup, fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

Chocolate French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for special occasions or a lazy weekend morning. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying breakfast, give chocolate French toast a try. You won't be disappointed!