Best 12 Chocolate Pistachio French Toast Recipes

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Seeking a delectable and indulgent breakfast treat? Look no further than chocolate pistachio french toast! Fusing the classic flavors of chocolate and pistachio, this dish promises a delightful culinary experience with every bite. Whether you're hosting a brunch party or craving a weekend morning indulgence, this recipe is sure to impress. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds as we embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect chocolate pistachio french toast.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE CHIP-DATE FRENCH TOAST



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Provided by Aarti Sequeira

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large egg yolks (save the whites for your ultra-healthy breakfast tomorrow!)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Kosher salt
Unsalted butter, for frying
1 small loaf challah bread, sliced 1 inch thick
Small handful of semisweet chocolate chips
4 dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon bourbon

Steps:

  • Make the French toast: Whisk the egg yolks, milk, vanilla, orange juice and zest, brown sugar, cinnamon, garam masala and a pinch of salt in a large glass baking dish.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Put a wire rack on a baking sheet and place in the oven.
  • Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. While the butter melts, prick a few holes on each side of a slice of bread with a fork. Lay it in the egg mixture and, using either a fork or your hands, push the bread into the egg mixture so the bread loosens up a little and soaks up the liquid. Flip and repeat.
  • Using a slotted spatula or tongs, pick up the bread, allowing the excess egg mixture to drip off, and lay it in the hot pan. As the first side is cooking, 2 to 3 minutes, push chocolate chips and chopped dates into the soft, uncooked side of the bread. Be assertive! Then flip and cook 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove and set on the rack in the oven to stay warm. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the pan if needed.
  • Meanwhile, make the syrup: Combine the maple syrup and bourbon. Warm it in the microwave, if you want. (You can make the syrup the night before; store in a jar in the fridge, then warm before serving.)

CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO FUDGE TART



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 5h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for pan
1 1/2 cups raw pistachios
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 whole graham crackers
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
Lightly whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • For the crust: Place the pistachios, sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to roughly chop. Add the graham crackers and pulse until finely chopped. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture has the consistency of wet sand. Press the mixture evenly over the bottom of the springform pan. Bake until golden brown around the edges, about 12 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • For the filling: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the cream, vanilla and salt until just beginning to simmer around the edges. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, let sit for 2 minutes, and then whisk until smooth and shiny. Pour the chocolate filling over the crust and sprinkle with the chopped apricots. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until ready to serve.
  • Serve with whipped cream if desired.

CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST



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A very basic French toast recipe with cocoa in the egg mixture. I regularly serve it at our B&B and get rave reviews. It's great served with cherry pie filling and syrup. We prefer using homemade bread.

Provided by Maria Joy Schrock

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup milk
4 eggs
⅔ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • Beat together milk, eggs, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  • Heat a lightly buttered skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture until well soaked, about 20 seconds per side. Place in pan, and cook on both sides until they are no longer gooey or shiny in the middle when cut in half, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 95.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 298.8 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

PISTACHIO FRENCH TOAST



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I came up with this bake while on a beach trip with some friends. It turned out so well they fought for the last piece.-Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 slices French bread baguette (about 1/2 inch thick)
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup white baking chips, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup 2% milk
8 large eggs
1/4 cup honey
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup pistachios, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup white baking chips, chopped

Steps:

  • Arrange bread in two shingled rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream and baking chips. Microwave, covered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until chips are melted, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Whisk in eggs, honey, extract and cinnamon until blended. Stir in cream mixture; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. For topping, in a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Stir in pistachios and baking chips. Sprinkle over bread slices. , Bake, covered, 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST



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Try this yummy treat for a special breakfast or brunch. The layer of chocolate hidden inside makes a wonderful flavor combination that appeals to kids of all ages. You might even be tempted to serve this chocolate sandwich for dessert! -Pat Habiger Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 slices day-old bread, crusts removed
3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), halved
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour half into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange 6 slices of bread in a single layer over egg mixture. Place 1 piece of chocolate in the center of each piece of bread. Top with remaining bread; pour remaining egg mixture over all. Let stand for 5 minutes., In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut sandwiches diagonally; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHOCOLATE FRENCH TOAST PANINI



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Treat your family with this distinctive Italian dish! Enjoy these grilled sandwiches filled with chocolate and hazelnuts - ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Butter-flavor cooking spray
3/4 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa
12 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts), toasted
1 cup half-and-half
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray closed medium-size contact grill with cooking spray; heat for 5 minutes. Spread 1 tablespoon hazelnut spread over 1 side of each bread slice. Sprinkle 6 slices evenly with hazelnuts. Top each with second bread slice, making 6 sandwiches.
  • In shallow bowl or pie plate, beat half-and-half, eggs and vanilla until well blended.
  • Dip 3 of the sandwiches into egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. When grill is heated, place sandwiches on grill. Close grill; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fat 4, Fiber 4 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 321 mg

CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO WHIRLIGIG BUNS



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This recipe was brought to The Times in 2003 by Nigella Lawson, the British cookbook author and culinary celebrity, as part of an article encouraging readers to bake with yeast - an act all too often unnecessarily fraught with anxiety. The payoff for tackling one's fear, she argued, is big. Enter these pillowy, butter-rich buns dotted with semisweet chocolate and pistachios. They are not difficult - if you can follow directions, you can make them (really!) - and they are insanely delicious. You can also fill them with marmalade, or with honey and chopped walnuts.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     breakfast, brunch, breads, dessert, side dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 buns

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 2/3 cups milk
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the work surface
1/3 cup sugar
1 ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
3 packets rapid-rise, bread-machine or other instant yeast
2 large eggs
Vegetable oil for bowl
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup shelled pistachios
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine 8 tablespoons butter and the milk, and place over low heat until lukewarm, stirring to melt the butter. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a medium bowl, beat eggs lightly, and then whisk in milk mixture.
  • Using a mixer with a dough hook, or by hand, stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Knead dough for 7-8 minutes until smooth and springy, adding more flour by the tablespoon if necessary to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Form into a ball, and place in an oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until double in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Line bottom of a 13-by-10-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Punch down the dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a rectangle about 22 by 12 inches.
  • To make filling, dollop the remaining 8 tablespoons softened butter over the dough and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the butter. Chop pistachios until splintery, and sprinkle evenly over dough. Top with chocolate chips, pressing the chocolate and nuts gently into the dough. Starting from longest side, carefully roll up dough so it looks like a long sausage. Cut dough into 20 slices, each 1-inch thick, and arrange with a cut side up in pan.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush buns with beaten egg, and let them sit in a warm place until puffed up and spongy to the touch, about 15 minutes. Bake until buns are risen and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan at least 30 minutes, then cut and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 547, UnsaturatedFat 26 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 168 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 1 gram

MILK CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO TART



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You'll find pistachios everywhere in this dessert -- embedded in the crust, in a paste layered beneath the milk-chocolate filling, and in a dusted coating on top. Martha prepared this recipe in Episode 501 of "Martha Bakes."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 3h

Yield Makes one 9-inch tart

Number Of Ingredients 17

Vegetable oil cooking spray, for pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup unsalted shelled pistachios, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachios, preferably Sicilian
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon safflower oil
5 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg, beaten
Garnish: finely chopped pistachios (optional)

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-inch fluted round tart pan with a removable bottom with cooking spray. Make the crust: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, chopped pistachios, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat butter on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add sugar, and beat until pale, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and add vanilla, then flour mixture; beat until just combined and dough holds together when pressed between 2 fingers. Press dough into a disk, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Roll out dough to an 11-inch round, 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Press dough into bottom and up sides of tart pan. Trim excess dough flush with edges of pan using a knife. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Bake until firm, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely; reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, make the pistachio paste: Pulse pistachios, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until mixture begins to clump together. Add oil, and pulse until smooth and pastelike. Spread evenly into bottom of cooled tart shell, pressing firmly with the bottom of a measuring cup until flat and smooth.
  • Make the filling: Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat cream and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling; pour over chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk until smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes. Stir in egg until combined. Place tart shell on a baking sheet, and pour in filling. Bake until just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool. Garnish with finely chopped pistachios.

CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO POTS DE CRèME



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pistachios
40 grams confectioners' sugar (about 1/3 cup)
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus a pinch
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
115 grams extra-bittersweet chocolate (about 72 percent cocoa), chopped (about 2/3 cup)
4 large egg yolks
45 grams granulated sugar (about 3 tablespoons)
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread the pistachios on a baking sheet and toast 5 minutes. Let the pistachios cool, then transfer to a food processor, with the confectioners' sugar and salt. Process until it has the consistency of damp sand, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, cream and .75 cup of the pistachio mixture (reserve the rest for garnish). Simmer 5 minutes; remove from heat, cover and let stand 20 minutes. Return the pot to the heat and return to a simmer.
  • Place the chocolate in a large bowl. Strain the pistachio cream through a fine-mesh sieve over the chocolate; press down on the pistachio solids with a rubber spatula to extract as much flavor as possible. Whisk until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the yolks, granulated sugar and a pinch of salt. Whisking constantly, pour in the hot chocolate mixture until combined. Divide the mixture among six 6-ounce ramekins. Transfer ramekins to a baking dish that fits them snugly. Fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover with foil and prick foil with a fork. Bake until the pots de crème are set but jiggle slightly when nudged, 35 to 45 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and chill until firm. Serve topped with whipped cream and a sprinkling of the reserved pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 400, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 139 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams

PISTACHIO-CHOCOLATE FRIANDS



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A friand is a French small cake made with almond flour. It's delicious!

Provided by kitchenmemories

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
¾ cup almond flour
2 tablespoons almond flour
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
¾ cup demerara sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
5 large egg whites
⅓ cup chopped pistachios, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease 12 small cake moulds well with butter.
  • Melt 10 tablespoons butter in a saucepan until it becomes golden over medium-low heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Combine almond flour, all-purpose flour, confectioners' sugar, demerara sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a bowl; stir together until well combined. Add unwhipped egg whites and mix until well combined. Add melted butter and pistachios. Pour batter into the prepared moulds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the friands comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Bon appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 60.3 mg, Sugar 16.4 g

CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO BREAD



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Make and share this Chocolate Pistachio Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KeyWee

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pistachio nut
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
decorating sugar (for topping) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease bottom and sides of a 9x5x3 loaf pan with shortening.
  • Mix sugar, butter, milk and egg in a large bowl until well blended.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients, except decorating sugar.
  • Pour batter into loaf pan.
  • Sprinkle with decorating sugar, if desired.
  • Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan.
  • Loosen sides of loaf from pan and remove loaf to a wire rack to cool.
  • Cool 2 hours before slicing.

CHOCOLATE-PISTACHIO FRENCH TOAST



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Make and share this Chocolate-Pistachio French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick) or 1/4 cup margarine (1/2 stick)
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • With a serrated knife, cut a pocket horizontally in each slice o f bread through the top crust. Cut the candy bar into 6 rectangles.
  • Fill each bread slice with a piece of chocolate and 1 teaspoon pistachios.
  • In a shallow dish or pie plate, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg.
  • On a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, melt and spread 1 tablespoon butter.
  • 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.
  • Cook the slices, several at a time, on the hot griddle until they are browned on both sides.
  • Add more butter as needed.
  • Transfer the French toast to heated plates and dust with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 1814.6, Fat 123.7, SaturatedFat 68.1, Cholesterol 705.6, Sodium 1431.7, Carbohydrate 155.9, Fiber 19.3, Sugar 58.7, Protein 50.4

Tips:

  • Use day-old or stale bread for the best French toast. This will help the bread absorb the egg mixture evenly and prevent it from becoming soggy.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the filling. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the French toast.
  • Be careful not to overcook the French toast. Cook it until it is golden brown and cooked through, but not dry.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include maple syrup, whipped cream, fruit, and nuts.

Conclusion:

Chocolate pistachio French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. It is perfect for special occasions or a weekend treat. With its rich chocolate flavor, nutty pistachio filling, and crispy, golden-brown crust, this French toast is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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