Deep-Fried Chocolate French Toast Block
Deep-Fried Chocolate French Toast Block
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 12 ounces milk chocolate bar, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup hot water, plus more as needed
For the French Toast Block
- 8 brioche bread, thick slices (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
For Deep Frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, or enough for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chocolate ganache: Place the finely chopped milk chocolate into a heatproof glass bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of hot water over the chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir vigorously with a whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and forms a smooth, thick ganache. If the ganache is too thick, add more hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a spreadable, pourable consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the bread: Take each thick slice of brioche bread and thoroughly dip it into the warm chocolate ganache, ensuring both sides are completely saturated. Stack the chocolate-coated bread slices on top of each other to form a substantial block.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Set up the dredging stations: In three separate shallow dishes, place the all-purpose flour in the first, the beaten eggs mixed with milk in the second, and the panko breadcrumbs in the third.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Coat the chocolate bread block: Carefully transfer the stacked chocolate bread block to the dish with flour, coating all sides evenly. Next, dip the floured block into the egg wash, ensuring it is fully saturated. Finally, transfer the block to the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating on all surfaces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Heat the oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Deep-fry the block: Carefully lower the breaded chocolate block into the hot oil using tongs. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until it is golden brown and crispy on all sides. The total frying time will be approximately 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Drain and serve: Once golden brown, carefully remove the deep-fried block from the oil and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let it rest for a few minutes, then carefully cut the block in half or into individual servings, revealing the gooey, melted chocolate-soaked layers. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min
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Deep-Fried Chocolate French Toast Block
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 12 ounces milk chocolate bar, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup hot water, plus more as needed
For the French Toast Block
- 8 brioche bread, thick slices (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
For Deep Frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, or enough for deep frying
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chocolate ganache: Place the finely chopped milk chocolate into a heatproof glass bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of hot water over the chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir vigorously with a whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and forms a smooth, thick ganache. If the ganache is too thick, add more hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a spreadable, pourable consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the bread: Take each thick slice of brioche bread and thoroughly dip it into the warm chocolate ganache, ensuring both sides are completely saturated. Stack the chocolate-coated bread slices on top of each other to form a substantial block.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Set up the dredging stations: In three separate shallow dishes, place the all-purpose flour in the first, the beaten eggs mixed with milk in the second, and the panko breadcrumbs in the third.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Coat the chocolate bread block: Carefully transfer the stacked chocolate bread block to the dish with flour, coating all sides evenly. Next, dip the floured block into the egg wash, ensuring it is fully saturated. Finally, transfer the block to the panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating on all surfaces.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Heat the oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Deep-fry the block: Carefully lower the breaded chocolate block into the hot oil using tongs. Fry for 3-5 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until it is golden brown and crispy on all sides. The total frying time will be approximately 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Drain and serve: Once golden brown, carefully remove the deep-fried block from the oil and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Let it rest for a few minutes, then carefully cut the block in half or into individual servings, revealing the gooey, melted chocolate-soaked layers. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 5 min