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Hot cross bun chocolate French toast

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Up your French toast game with chocky hot cross buns. Ready in under 30 minutes, this is a must-try brunch or dessert idea.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time10 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes, + 5 mins soaking time
Hot cross bun chocolate French toast with mixed berries

Ingredients

  • 2 Coles Australian Free Range Eggs, lightly whisked
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
  • 2 tbs thickened cream
  • 1 tbs cocoa powder, sifted
  • 2 tsp caster sugar
  • 4 Coles Bakery Traditional Hot Cross Buns, day-old, split
  • 20g butter

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Place the egg, milk, cream, cocoa powder and sugar in a large bowl. Use a fork to whisk until well combined. Add hot cross bun halves and turn to coat. Set aside for 5 mins to soak.
  2. Step 2

    Melt half the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add half the hot cross bun halves. Cook for 2 mins each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to serving plates. Repeat with remaining butter and hot cross bun halves. Serve immediately.

    Serve with double cream, mixed berries and chocolate topping.

Hot cross bun chocolate French toast

Hot cross bun chocolate French toast
  • Serves4
  • Cook time10 minutes
  • Prep time10 minutes, + 5 mins soaking time
Ingredients
  • 2 Coles Australian Free Range Eggs, lightly whisked
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
  • 2 tbs thickened cream
  • 1 tbs cocoa powder, sifted
  • 2 tsp caster sugar
  • 4 Coles Bakery Traditional Hot Cross Buns, day-old, split
  • 20g butter
    Description

    Up your French toast game with chocky hot cross buns. Ready in under 30 minutes, this is a must-try brunch or dessert idea.

    Method
    1. Step 1

      Place the egg, milk, cream, cocoa powder and sugar in a large bowl. Use a fork to whisk until well combined. Add hot cross bun halves and turn to coat. Set aside for 5 mins to soak.
    2. Step 2

      Melt half the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add half the hot cross bun halves. Cook for 2 mins each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to serving plates. Repeat with remaining butter and hot cross bun halves. Serve immediately.

      Serve with double cream, mixed berries and chocolate topping.