Outdoor Boys Series: Chocolate French Toast Recipe
- Daniel
- Aug 28
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 31
Every now and then, you stumble upon a recipe that sparks an idea, and this one hit me right in the sweet spot. I saw Luke from Outdoor Boys make what he called “Chocolate Brioche French Toast with Gogurt” (a playful mix-up for yogurt), and it got my wheels turning.
While his version used chocolate brioche and a classic skillet toast, I couldn’t help but add my own spin—one that pays homage to Jacques Pépin’s clever trick of using melted ice cream as the custard for French toast.
Instead of cracking eggs and mixing cream, I thought, “Why not just soak the bread in melted chocolate ice cream?” It simplifies everything and gives the French toast this rich, deep cocoa flavor with hardly any effort.
The brioche soaks up just the right amount, toasts beautifully in butter, and when topped with a cool dollop of yogurt and a hit of fresh lime zest, it’s magic. It’s indulgent, but not cloying—the yogurt and citrus keep things bright and balanced.
French toast, or pain perdu ("lost bread"), has always been a way to give new life to leftover bread. But this version is anything but humble.
It’s comfort food with a twist, and whether you're making it as a fun weekend treat or a cheeky dessert-breakfast hybrid, I hope you’ll give it a go. It’s simple, satisfying, and honestly, just a whole lot of fun to make and eat.
Ingredients:
(Serve 1)
High Quality Chocolate Ice Cream, 2 Heaping Scoops
Brioche Bread Homemade, 3 Slices
Unsalted Butter, 2 TBSP
Demerara Sugar, Pinch
Greek Yogurt, 1 TBSP
Fresh Lime Zest, 1 Lime
Equipment:
Cast Iron Skillet / Pan
Directions:
Please visit my "Handmade Brioche Bread" page for the easy flatbread recipe.
Melt the Ice Cream
Scoop the chocolate ice cream into a shallow bowl.
Let it sit out at room temperature until completely melted.
Soak the Brioche
Dip the brioche slices into the melted ice cream, coating both sides thoroughly.
Let the slices sit for a moment so the bread absorbs the chocolatey custard.
Toast the Brioche
Heat a cast iron skillet (or any pan) over low heat and add butter.
Once the butter melts and begins to bubble, gently place the soaked brioche into the pan.
Toast until both sides are golden brown with slightly crisp edges.
Plate and Finish
Spoon any leftover melted ice cream onto your serving plate.
Stack the warm French toast on top.
Sprinkle a pinch of demerara sugar for texture and sweetness.
Top with Greek yogurt and finish with a fine grating of fresh lime zest.
Serve immediately while still warm.
Perfect combination...
Dessert for breakfast...
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