Viral Dubai Chocolate French Toast Sticks 🍞🍫💚
420kcal
Ingredients
The Dubai Filling
- 60 grams Kataifi pastry finely chopped
- 15 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Pistachio cream/spread
- 1 tsp Tahini optional, for depth
The French Toast
- 2 large Eggs
- 60 ml Whole milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 20 grams Butter for frying
The Topping
- 100 grams Milk chocolate melted
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
Method
- Prepare the Crunch: Melt 15g of butter in a pan. Add the chopped kataifi and toast over medium heat until golden brown and very crispy. Let it cool.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the toasted kataifi with the pistachio cream (and tahini if using) until well combined.
- Stuff the Bread: Spread a thick layer of the pistachio mixture onto two slices of brioche, then top with the remaining two slices to make sandwiches.
- Cut: Slice each sandwich into 3 or 4 thick sticks.
- Batter: Whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla in a shallow bowl.
- Cook: Briefly dip each stick into the egg mixture (don't soak them!). Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry the sticks until golden brown on all sides.
- Final Touch: Drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the warm sticks and sprinkle with crushed pistachios for that iconic Dubai Bar look.
Notes
- Pro Tip: To keep the filling from leaking, don't spread the pistachio mixture all the way to the very edges of the bread before cutting.
- Kataifi: You can find kataifi in most Middle Eastern grocery stores or online. If you can't find it, crushed toasted vermicelli is a desperate but functional substitute!
- Serving: Best served immediately while the inside is warm and the outside is crispy.