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Chocolate French Toast (pain perdu) (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
4 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch kosher salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs
6 slices white bread, crusts removed and cut into triangles
special equipment: 9 by 5-inch baking dish

Directions:

In a small pot over low heat, add 1/4 cup of the cream, the milk, 3 tablespoons of the butter, the sugar, vanilla and salt and bring to a simmer. Put the chocolate into a medium bowl and pour in the cream mixture. Let sit until the chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
Grease a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan with the remaining tablespoon of butter, and line it with the bread slices, overlapping slightly. Pour the chocolate mixture over the bread, making sure to cover the tips. Push the bread down with your fingers to coat the bread completely. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours and up to overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake until the custard sets and the bread turns golden at the edges, about 30 minutes.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup cream to a chilled bowl and whisk until soft peaks form. Serve the French toast on individual plates with a dollop of cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	456.39 Kcal (1911 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.26g	45%
Cholesterol	144.69mg	48%
Sodium	283.49mg	12%
Potassium	151.91mg	3%
Total Carbs	44.66g	15%
Sugars	23.36g	93%
Dietary Fiber	5.26g	21%
Protein	9.23g	18%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	4.4mg	24%
Calcium	352mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	282.57 Kcal (1183 kJ)
Calories from fat	163.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.12g	45%
Cholesterol	89.59mg	48%
Sodium	175.52mg	12%
Potassium	94.05mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.65g	15%
Sugars	14.46g	93%
Dietary Fiber	3.26g	21%
Protein	5.72g	18%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.7mg	24%
Calcium	217.9mg	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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