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Chocolate Churro French Toast Bites Recipe


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  • Author: Zoha
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12-15 mini French toast

Description


Ingredients

  • 12 to 15 King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, separated 

Ganache:

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream (80g)
  • 160g semi sweet chocolate

Custard:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk (240g)
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar (40g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Frying:

  • 2-4 tbsp butter

Cinnamon sugar: 

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (60g)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Separate the King's Hawaiian sweet rolls and let them dry out a bit on a wire rack while you make the ganache
  • For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until it starts to simmer (not boil). Break the chocolate into small chunks in a bowl, and pour over the hot cream. Cover and rest for 5 minutes, then stir gently until a smooth and shiny ganache forms. If you see any chunks of chocolate, microwave for 15-20 seconds and stir again 
  • Let the ganache chill at room temperature for ~20 or so minutes until it becomes a thick, pipeable consistency. You can also speed up the chilling process in the fridge, but give it a stir every 5 minutes so it cools evenly
  • Transfer the ganache to a piping bag fit with a 8mm round piping tip
  • Use the piping tip to poke a hole into the side of each roll and fill the middle generously with ganache (see images in blog post above). This can get a little messy, but just try your best. Place the filled rolls on a plate with the side with the hole facing up so the ganache stays inside
  • Freeze the filled rolls for 10-15 minutes so the ganache hardens
  • Make the custard by whisking together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a bowl until the ingredients are well combined
  • Soak the chilled rolls in the custard one at a time for about ~10 seconds, turning them so each side gets soaked. Place back on the plate 
  • Turn on the stove on medium heat and place a frying pan on it. Add ~2 tbsp butter and let it melt and heat up
  • Fry the soaked rolls in 2-3 batches, careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for 60-90 seconds per side until all sides are golden brown, but do NOT fry the side that has the ganache hole in it, because that will cause the ganache to ooze out and burn. Some chocolate will melt out from the heat, which is okay. Keep an eye on the rolls as you fry them and adjust the temperature so they don't burn 
  • Once all the rolls are fried, mix the cinnamon and sugar in a bowl, and toss the fried rolls in the cinnamon sugar mixture to get them well coated on all sides
  • Serve the French toast bites while they're still warm. They're great on their own, but you can also serve with caramel sauce or chocolate sauce if you want

Video tutorial:

 

Notes

  • Make ahead: French toast is best served fresh. If you wish to do any prep ahead of time, you can fill the rolls with ganache and keep them in the fridge. Then soak in custard and fry when ready to serve
  • Storing: Store any leftover French toast in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, and reheat in the microwave for ~20 seconds to serve again
  • Prep Time: 45 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American