Babka French Toast Delight (Printer-Friendly Version)

Chocolate babka slices get soaked, seared, and paired with whipped raspberry butter for a quick, decadent bite.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Custard Mixture

01 - 3 large eggs
02 - 160 ml whole milk
03 - 1.25 ml kosher salt

→ Main

04 - 1 loaf chocolate babka (approx. 680 g), sliced into 8 pieces, each 2–2.5 cm thick

→ Cooking & Compound Butter

05 - 115 g unsalted butter, softened, divided
06 - 45 g seeded raspberry preserves, room temperature
07 - 1.25 ml ground cinnamon

→ To Serve

08 - Pure maple syrup

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, vigorously whisk the eggs with whole milk and kosher salt until well combined.
02 - Submerge each slice of chocolate babka in the custard, turning to ensure both sides are evenly coated. Let soak for 1–2 minutes per side for full absorption.
03 - Heat 15 g (1 tbsp) of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, transfer custard-soaked babka slices to the skillet. Cook undisturbed until golden and custard is set on one side, approximately 3–4 minutes. Flip slices and cook an additional 3 minutes, or until firm. Repeat with 15 g (1 tbsp) butter for each batch.
04 - While the babka cooks, whip the remaining 90 g (6 tbsp) butter in a large bowl using a handheld mixer at medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes. Add raspberry preserves and cinnamon, beating just until the mixture forms a smooth and cohesive, deep pink butter.
05 - Transfer the warm babka slices to serving plates. Dollop generously with raspberry compound butter and offer pure maple syrup alongside.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Use a serrated bread knife for clean babka slices, especially if your loaf is flakier.
02 - For easier mixing, bring both butter and raspberry preserves to room temperature before combining.
03 - Leftover babka French toast can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days; compound butter can be prepared up to a week in advance and refrigerated.
04 - If bread browns too rapidly, reduce heat to ensure thorough cooking without burning.

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