Hong Kong French Toast with Peanut Butter 花生醬香港西多士

A classic Hong Kong cha chaan teng sweet — thick brioche slices stuffed with creamy peanut butter, soaked in a rich egg-and-condensed-milk custard, and pan-fried in butter until deeply golden. Topped with fresh strawberries and finished with a generous drizzle of honey.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 4 slices Brioche or thick white bread
• 2 whole Eggs
• 100ml Condensed milk
• 50ml Fresh milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 60g Creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 6 whole Fresh strawberries
• 1 pinch Salt

Steps

1. Spread peanut butter generously on 2 slices of bread, then top with the remaining 2 slices to make 2 sandwiches. Press gently to seal
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, condensed milk, fresh milk, vanilla extract and salt until well combined
3. Heat butter in a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat
4. Dip each peanut butter sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated and the bread soaks up the custard
5. Place coated sandwiches into the hot pan and cook until golden brown and crispy on each side, about 3 minutes per side
6. Transfer French toast to serving plates and arrange fresh strawberries on top
7. Drizzle honey generously over the warm toast and serve immediately

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