Torrijas: Spanish-Inspired Custard French Toast
Torrijas: Spanish-Inspired Custard French Toast is rich and fragrant, with milk steeped in citrus zest, cinnamon, and vanilla soaking into thick slices of bread. Lightly fried in olive oil, the centers turn custardy while the exterior develops a caramel-kissed crunch. Serve warm for a special brunch or as a comforting dessert dusted with sugar.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine the milk, white sugar, salt, orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla in a saucepan, whisk, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- 2
Strain the milk through a mesh strainer and transfer 2 cups to a shallow dish for soaking the stale bread; set aside.
- 3
Pour the remaining 2 cups of infused milk into a saucepan to make the custard sauce; add the yolks and whisk thoroughly. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat, and cook, stirring with a spatula and constantly scraping the bottom, until the mixture becomes hot and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat; immediately pour through a fine mesh strainer. Let cool and refrigerate until needed.
- 4
Soak the stale bread in the milk, turning a few times, until most of the milk is absorbed and the bread is saturated. Transfer to a pan or plate and refrigerate until needed.
- 5
Beat the whole eggs in a wide shallow bowl. Coat the bread on both sides in the egg.
- 6
Pour olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep into a nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Fry the soaked bread in the hot oil until browned and puffed, about 4 minutes per side. When fully cooked, the bread will spring back when pressed in the center.
- 7
Transfer to a plate. Top each slice with 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar. Use a blowtorch with a low flame to brûlée the surface. Serve immediately with the custard sauce.
- Calories 415.95 kcal High
- Protein 18.57 g Good Source
- Carbs 76.36 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.55 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.0 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 183.57 mg High
- Sodium 374.89 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.13 g Moderate
- Sugar 54.66 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 398.89 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.21 mg Moderate
- Potassium 628.81 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 204.18 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 29.84 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 4.05 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Torrijas: Spanish Inspired Custard French Toast is a Spanish breakfast recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sugar, Eggs, French Bread, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 415.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Torrijas: Spanish-Inspired Custard French Toast?
- It is a Spanish recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Torrijas: Spanish-Inspired Custard French Toast made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sugar, Eggs, French Bread, Lemon, Milk. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Torrijas: Spanish-Inspired Custard French Toast?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Torrijas: Spanish-Inspired Custard French Toast?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Torrijas: Spanish-Inspired Custard French Toast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
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