Hong Kong French Toast (Custard Filling)

Blossom Lady
Feb 07, 2025 12:41 PM
Hong Kong French Toast (Custard Filling)

A decadent Hong Kong French toast made with a runny custard filling, pan fried until golden, then served with condensed milk and butter. Make this one for your Sunday brunch or as a delicious treat for a special occasion.

When it comes to iconic Hong Kong-style cafe dishes, Hong Kong French Toast holds a special place in everyone’s hearts. This indulgent, golden-brown treat, often paired with a hot cup of milk tea, is a comforting fusion of East-meets-West culinary creativity.

This dish is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or your Sunday brunch, when you want something slightly more indulgent than your regular French toast.

Unlike its Western counterpart, Hong Kong French Toast takes decadence to the next level. Typically made with thick slices of milk bread, the toast is generously slathered with peanut butter, or custard in this recipe, dipped in an egg milk batter, and pan fried to perfection. It’s then served with a generous drizzle of condensed milk and topped with a pat of butter. The result? Crispy, golden edges encasing a soft, pillowy interior that bursts with flavor.

Ingredients:
Filling
  • 2 to 3 salted duck egg yolks 
  • 1/2 tablespoon (25 g) milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) softened salted butter (if using unsalted, add 1/4 tsp salt)
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) powdered confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric for color (optional)

French toast
  • 5 to 6 1” thick slices milk bread (or 8–12 standard slices of bread, with crusts removed, ideally slightly stale)
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Butter , for cooking
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk , for sealing toasts and drizzling
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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