
About this recipe
Cubes of brioche soaked in vanilla custard, pan-fried until golden and dusted with icing sugar. Soft inside with crisp edges and a sweet, nutty pistachio finish. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent…
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Ingredients
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4 slices brioche or bread — thick
2 eggs
150 ml milk
50 ml liquid cream
30 g sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
butter — for cooking
powdered sugar — for sprinkling
3 tablespoons pistachio paste — for topping
crushed pistachios — a few for topping
Instructions
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- 1
Cut the bread into large cubes.
- 2
In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla.
- 3
Dip each cube of bread into the mixture and let it soak for 30 seconds.
- 4
Heat a pan with a little butter. Cook the cubes on all sides for 3 to until they are crispy.
- 5
Arrange the cubes in a pyramid on a plate. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- 6
Heat the pistachio paste until smooth and drizzle over the cubes or insert. Add a few crushed pistachios on top.
- 7
Serve hot.
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serves 2AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.
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Edit on 2026-09-25
Edited 9/25/2026, 3:11:30 PM





