Chocolate French Toast {Pane Tostato alla Francese con Cioccolato Fondente}

Chocolate French Toast {Pane Tostato alla Francese con Cioccolato Fondente}

Serves 4 to 8

• 113 g (4 ounces) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
• 16 slices soft Italian bread
• 3 large eggs



• 80 ml (1/3 cup) whole milk
• 24 g (3 tablespoons) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• Unsalted butter for frying
• Confectioners’ sugar, extra, for dusting

1. Melt chocolate in heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally, over low heat until smooth, set-aside allowing chocolate to cool slightly.
2. Spread half of the bread slices with melted chocolate and sandwich together with remaining slices.
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, and confectioners’ sugar in a small bowl.
4. Warm large skillet over medium heat, 1 minute.  Add 1 to 2 tablespoons butter to grease.
5. Meanwhile, dip chocolate filled sandwiches (as many as will fit in skillet without crowding skillet) in egg mixture (making sure bread is completely coated) allowing excess mixture to drip off into bowl.
6. Once butter is melted cook sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes each side.
7. Remove from heat and dust with confectioners’ sugar; serve warm.