Single-Serve Tiramisù French Toast with Espresso Cocoa Crème.

Thick and fluffy slice of homemade brioche loaf, creamy vanilla mascarpone topping, dusted with cocoa powder, served with a silky mocha style creme.

I’ve shared a recipe for tiramisù French toast before over on my instagram, but this one has a stronger tiramisù flavour…and is much more delicious and rich!

This recipe has been shared on my instagram, but I appreciate that not everyone uses instagram, so here is the full recipe for you here also. I hope you enjoy!

Click here for a recipe to make your own brioche loaf. If you have experience making cinnamon rolls, the method is relatively similar.

More French toast and breakfast ideas can be found on my newsletter and on my instagram.

Let’s begin…

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Ingredients

For the French Toast:

• 1 thick slice of brioche loaf (about 4 cm thick)

• 1 large egg

• 4 tbsp whole milk or single cream

• 1 tsp sugar

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tsp instant espresso powder or 2 tsp brewed espresso, cooled

• ½ tsp cocoa powder (optional, for a mocha note)

• Butter for the pan (a small knob, plus a drizzle of neutral oil to prevent burning)
  

For the Mascarpone Cream:

• 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese, room temperature

• 1 tbsp whipped cream

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ½–1 tsp icing sugar, to taste
  
  

For the Espresso Cocoa Creme:

• 5 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder

• ½ tsp instant espresso or strong brewed coffee

• 1 tsp sugar or maple syrup

• Tiny pinch of salt
  
  

Instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, espresso, and cocoa powder until smooth and well combined.
   

2. Let the brioche slice soak for a minute per side, until the custard is absorbed but the bread still holds shape.
   

3. Heat butter and a drizzle of oil in a non-stick pan!over medium heat. Fry the soaked brioche for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp on the outside and custardy in the middle.

4. Make the mascarpone cream:

   • In a small bowl, mix mascarpone, whipped cream, vanilla, and icing sugar. Whisk until smooth and light.

5. Make the espresso cocoa crème:

   • In a small saucepan (or microwave), whisk together all the ingredients until warm, smooth and glossy. It should be pourable but velvety.

6. Place the French toast on a plate, Spoon or pipe the mascarpone cream on top. Drizzle the espresso cocoa creme and finish with a dusting of cocoa powder.
   

   
   Serve fresh and enjoy! ✨