Deep-Fried Layered Chocolate Toast
Deep-Fried Layered Chocolate Toast
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 10 ounces milk chocolate bar, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup hot water
For the Layered Toast
- 8 slices white bread, thick-cut
For the Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
For Frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, or enough to deep-fry
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chocolate ganache: Place the finely chopped milk chocolate into a heatproof glass bowl. Pour the hot water over the chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute, then stir continuously with a whisk or spoon until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, forming a thick ganache. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Assemble the layered toast: Stack the 8 slices of white bread neatly to form a thick block. Carefully submerge the entire bread block into the prepared chocolate ganache, ensuring all sides are generously coated. Use a spatula or spoon to help spread the ganache evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Set up the breading stations: Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the all-purpose flour. In the second dish, whisk together the beaten large eggs and milk to create an egg wash. In the third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bread the chocolate toast: First, dredge the chocolate-coated bread block thoroughly in the flour, ensuring every surface is covered. Gently shake off any excess flour. Next, dip the floured block into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, heavily coat the block with panko breadcrumbs, pressing them firmly onto all sides to ensure they adhere well.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Heat the oil: In a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the correct temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Deep-fry the chocolate toast: Carefully place the breaded chocolate toast block into the hot oil. If using a deep fryer, submerge it gently. If using a pot, ensure it's fully submerged. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the exterior is uniformly golden brown and crispy. You may need to carefully flip it halfway through to ensure even browning. If needed, ladle some hot oil over the top to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Drain and serve: Carefully remove the deep-fried chocolate toast from the oil using tongs and transfer it to a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes, then slice the block in half with a sharp knife to reveal the gooey, layered chocolate interior. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Deep-Fried Layered Chocolate Toast
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 10 ounces milk chocolate bar, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup hot water
For the Layered Toast
- 8 slices white bread, thick-cut
For the Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
For Frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, or enough to deep-fry
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chocolate ganache: Place the finely chopped milk chocolate into a heatproof glass bowl. Pour the hot water over the chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute, then stir continuously with a whisk or spoon until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, forming a thick ganache. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Assemble the layered toast: Stack the 8 slices of white bread neatly to form a thick block. Carefully submerge the entire bread block into the prepared chocolate ganache, ensuring all sides are generously coated. Use a spatula or spoon to help spread the ganache evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Set up the breading stations: Prepare three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the all-purpose flour. In the second dish, whisk together the beaten large eggs and milk to create an egg wash. In the third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bread the chocolate toast: First, dredge the chocolate-coated bread block thoroughly in the flour, ensuring every surface is covered. Gently shake off any excess flour. Next, dip the floured block into the egg wash, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, heavily coat the block with panko breadcrumbs, pressing them firmly onto all sides to ensure they adhere well.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Heat the oil: In a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the correct temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Deep-fry the chocolate toast: Carefully place the breaded chocolate toast block into the hot oil. If using a deep fryer, submerge it gently. If using a pot, ensure it's fully submerged. Fry for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the exterior is uniformly golden brown and crispy. You may need to carefully flip it halfway through to ensure even browning. If needed, ladle some hot oil over the top to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Drain and serve: Carefully remove the deep-fried chocolate toast from the oil using tongs and transfer it to a wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Let it rest for 1-2 minutes, then slice the block in half with a sharp knife to reveal the gooey, layered chocolate interior. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min