Viral Yogurt Toast Baked (Printable)

Baked thick bread filled with creamy yogurt custard and topped with fresh mixed fruit and nuts.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread

→ Yogurt Custard

02 - 2/3 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit Topping

06 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
07 - 1/2 cup blueberries
08 - 1/2 banana, sliced

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
10 - 2 teaspoons chopped pistachios or almonds

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place bread slices on the baking sheet and press the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well, keeping edges intact.
03 - Whisk Greek yogurt, egg, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
04 - Divide and spoon the yogurt custard evenly into the wells of each bread slice.
05 - Arrange sliced strawberries, blueberries, and banana evenly over each filled bread slice.
06 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until custard is set and bread edges are golden brown.
07 - Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, sprinkle chopped nuts if desired, and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough for brunch guests but easy enough to make on a random Tuesday before work.
  • The creamy yogurt custard stays moist and tender while the bread edges crisp up, giving you that perfect textural contrast.
  • You can swap fruits based on what's in season or what you're craving, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper or you'll spend five minutes scraping caramelized custard off the baking sheet instead of enjoying your breakfast.
  • The custard continues to cook slightly as it cools, so pull it out when it looks barely set—it will firm up perfectly in those resting minutes.
03 -
  • Thick-cut bread is non-negotiable—thin slices will collapse under the weight of the custard and fruit.
  • Whisking the custard until completely smooth prevents grittiness and ensures even cooking and a silky texture.
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