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Creamy Custard Toast with Vanilla Bean

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A quick and easy Japanese viral toast recipe featuring a silky smooth vanilla bean custard soaked into thick-cut bread, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean pod, split and scraped
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 slices thick-cut white bread (about 1 inch thick), Japanese milk bread (shokupan) recommended
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
  • Optional: fresh berries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly frothy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a small saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and the scraped seeds plus pod of the vanilla bean. Warm over medium heat until just below boiling, then remove from heat.
  4. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly to avoid curdling.
  5. Strain the custard mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl or measuring jug to remove any cooked egg bits and the vanilla pod.
  6. Lightly butter the edges of the thick bread slices with softened unsalted butter.
  7. Place the bread slices in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture evenly over them. Let soak for about 10 minutes.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center and the surface is golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar and add fresh berries if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to blend better and reduce curdling risk. Temper eggs slowly with warm milk. Strain custard for silky texture. Use thick-cut bread to hold custard well. Soak bread for at least 10 minutes but avoid over-soaking. Watch bake time closely to avoid over-browning. For a crisper top, broil for last 1-2 minutes carefully. Dairy-free and gluten-free adaptations are possible.

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