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Nutella Stuffed Brioche French Toast

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Bring your favorite brunch spot home with this decadent Nutella stuffed brioche french toast for the perfect celebration that doesn’t make you leave the house. Love Nutella? Check out our Nutella puff pastry swirls recipe!

A blue stone plate with powdered sugar dusted brioche French toast stuffed with nutella on it.

If you love comforting weekend brunch recipes as much as we do, we’ve got a treat for you: a homemade Nutella stuffed brioche french toast! There’s truly nothing better to enjoy on a Sunday morning at home than these deliciously sweet, fluffy, hazelnut spread-stuffed slices of bread coated in cinnamon.

We actually created this recipe back in college after enjoying a weekend brunch at the North Street Grille in Boston. They have an awesome Nutella and strawberry stuffed french toast that’s just heavenly. So of course, we had to create our own version of this indulgent breakfast! Since then, it’s been our favorite birthday breakfast treat.

What To Expect

  • Great for: Celebratory weekend brunches whether for holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries.
  • Ready in: 30 minutes
  • Serves: 2 people
  • Flavor profile: Super sweet, rich, and chocolatey. Especially when topped with powdered sugar and Vermont maple syrup!
  • How to make it: Cut “pockets” into sliced brioche, stuff them with Nutella, dip them in a seasoned egg mixture, and cook on the stove until golden brown. Serve with powdered sugar, butter, maple syrup, and/or fresh fruit!

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Why We Love This Recipe

Nutella stuffed brioche french toast is happiness on a plate. There’s really no other way to put it. We love making it for any and all occasions worth celebrating. From birthdays to anniversaries, or even just a regular weekend at home. Because every day is worth celebrating to us.

– Alex

Key Ingredients

Ingredients for making nutella stuffed french toast: brioche, nutella, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter, vanilla, milk, and eggs.
  • Brioche bread – Brioche is absolutely the best type of bread for stuffed french toast. It’s light and fluffy and super absorbent, with just the right touch of sweetness to complement the hazelnut flavor of the Nutella.
  • Nutella – Nutella is perfect for when you want chocolate in your breakfast because it’s actually made with hazelnuts. The nutty notes keep this french toast from being way too over-the-top sweet, versus if you were to use pure chocolate.
  • Eggs & milk – These ingredients make up the custard-like base for french toast.
  • Cinnamon – A classic flavor used in french toast that pairs perfectly with Nutella.
  • Nutmeg – Found in some french toast recipes, nutmeg has earthy and nutty flavors that go really well with Nutella.
  • Butter – Melting butter on your pan is essential for getting the best crisp on the outside of your french toast.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How To Make Nutella Stuffed Brioche French Toast

A wood cutting board with a freshly sliced loaf of brioche bread on it.

Step 1: Gently cut 4 slices of brioche that are about 1 to 1.5 inches thick (Slice more if you’re making more than 2 servings).

Steps showing how to cut a pocket into a slice of brioche bread for stuffing it.

Step 2: Use a paring knife to create a “pocket” in the brioche for stuffing with Nutella. First, take one slice of brioche and insert the knife along the bottom edge about a half inch from the corner. Press the knife about halfway to two-thirds into the slice of brioche, then gently saw back and forth to cut a slit along the bottom edge of the bread. Stop about half an inch from the other corner and remove the knife. Repeat with the remaining brioche slices.

Steps showing how to fill a slice of brioche bread with Nutella: after cutting a pocket in the bread, coat a butter knife in Nutella and stick it into the pocket. Rock it back and forth gently to spread the Nutella inside the pocket.

Step 3: Stuff the brioche with Nutella. Start by scooping about 2 to 3 teaspoons of Nutella onto a butter knife. Then, carefully open the pocket you made in one slice of brioche and fully insert the knife at the center of the pocket. Gently press down on the top of the brioche and slide the knife back and forth inside the pocket, and remove the knife. Repeat with the remaining brioche slices.

A small ceramic dish with a French toast custard mixture in it.

Step 4: Now prepare your egg wash. Whisk egg, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a large, shallow dish until well combined. Now is also a good time to get your griddle preheated and buttered.

A slice of brioche bread soaking in a French toast custard mixture in a ceramic dish.

Step 5: Gently coat both sides of the brioche in the egg mixture, one slice at a time, and transfer to the griddle.

Two slices of brioche french toast cooking on a cast iron griddle, before and after flipping.

Step 6: Cook until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes, checking periodically with a spatula. Flip the slices over and cook again until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 more minutes.

A blue stone plate with freshly cooked Nutella stuffed french toast on it, dusted with powdered sugar.

Step 7: Plate two pieces of French toast per person. Optionally top with butter, maple syrup, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and/or fresh fruit. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

  • Customize it – French toast is a great recipe to put your own twist on. Add or remove spices as you like, add some delicious toppings or additional stuffings like strawberries, banana, or whipped cream.
  • Bread – Stuffed french toast requires thick slices of bread. We’re talking at least one inch thick, but probably closer to one and a half inches thick.
  • Knives – Choose your knives wisely! You need the right tools to do this job well without tearing the bread. We recommend having 3 types of knives handy: a large serrated knife, a shorter paring knife, and a butter knife.
  • Don’t over soak the bread – The secret to not having soggy brioche french toast is to avoid over-soaking the bread. Coat one slice at a time, gently pressing the brioche into the egg wash and moving it around a bit until the bottom is coated. Then flip it over, repeat, and immediately transfer it to the pan. This keeps the egg wash mostly on the outside of these thick slices of brioche, so that it crisps nicely on the buttered pan. 
  • Beware! – Stuffed french toast can get messy.That’s okay. It’s still delicious!

Serving Suggestions

There are endless options for topping french toast, and it all depends on your personal preference and occasion! Here are some of our favorite pairings for this Nutella stuffed brioche french toast:

  • A pad of butter
  • A drizzle of maple syrup
  • A sprinkle of powdered sugar
  • A dollop of whipped cream
  • Sliced strawberries or bananas or any other fresh fruit

Or any combination of these! Get creative and don’t be afraid to go all out. When you’re already eating something as decadent as Nutella stuffed brioche french toast, does it really matter how much extra sugar you put on top? We think not.

Two slices of Nutella stuffed brioche french toast dusted with powdered sugar and served on a blue stoneware plate.

Trust us when we say you’ll feel like you’re at a gourmet brunch spot when you take your first bite of this Nutella stuffed french toast. Try our recipe below and let us know what you think in the comments! And don’t forget to rate and share if you love this brunch recipe as much as we do 🙂

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A blue stone plate with powdered sugar dusted brioche French toast stuffed with nutella on it.

Nutella Stuffed Brioche French Toast

Nicole & Alex Langdon
Bring your favorite brunch spot home with this decadent Nutella stuffed brioche french toast for the perfect celebration that doesn’t make you leave the house.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 619 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 7 oz French-style brioche bread about 1/2 loaf (enough for 4 slices approx. 1 to 1.5 inches thick)
  • 8 to 12 teaspoons Nutella
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • Butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh fruit optional toppings

Instructions
 

  • Gently cut brioche into 4 slices (about 1 to 1.5 inches thick) with a long serrated knife.
  • Use a paring knife to create a “pocket” in the brioche for stuffing with Nutella. First, take one slice of brioche and insert the knife along the bottom edge about a half inch from the corner. Press the knife about halfway to two-thirds into the slice of brioche, then gently saw back and forth to cut a slit along the bottom edge of the bread. Stop about half an inch from the other corner and remove the knife. Repeat with the remaining brioche slices.
  • Stuff the brioche with Nutella. Start by scooping about 2 to 3 teaspoons of Nutella onto a butter knife. Then, carefully open the pocket you made in one slice of brioche and fully insert the knife at the center of the pocket. Gently press down on the top of the brioche and slide the knife back and forth inside the pocket, and remove the knife. Repeat with the remaining brioche slices.
  • Now prepare your egg wash. Whisk egg, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a large, shallow dish until well combined.
  • Melt 1 tsp butter over medium heat on a griddle or large skillet. Gently coat both sides of the brioche in the egg mixture, one slice at a time, and transfer to the griddle.
  • Cook until the bottoms are lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes, checking periodically with a spatula. Flip the slices over and cook again until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 more minutes.
  • Plate two pieces of French toast per person. Optionally top with butter, maple syrup, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and/or fresh fruit. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 19gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 357mgSodium: 536mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1136IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 3mg
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90% of Nicole’s thoughts are about food. She’s had a passion for cooking (and eating) for as long as she can remember! Growing up, she started cooking with her mom at a young age, learned family recipes from her Italian grandmother, took every opportunity to make cookies (so many bake sales), and always loved going out to restaurants to try new foods.

Nicole currently works part-time as a marketing professional for OmieLife while also working nonstop on The Candid Cooks. As a former mechanical engineer, Nicole has consistently found herself at the intersection of creativity and logical reasoning. She credits not only her passion for photography, design, and writing, but also her problem-solving nature and desire to learn, as the foundation on which The Candid Cooks was built.

Nicole’s hobbies include anything that gets her moving - mainly hiking, skiing, ice skating, and dancing - as well as reading fantasy novels and scrapbooking. Her favorite food is a big plate of nachos, as long as they’re cheesy enough!

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7 Comments

  2. 5 stars
    This is a delicious, decadent French toast. It’s a nice treat for a special occasion. We added strawberries on top. We will surely make this again!

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  3. This was a great recipe to try for a special occasion! The Nutella is definitely rich, placing this closer to the dessert category then breakfast for my personal taste, but we still loved it!

    A couple of thoughts from my experience:
    – Fresh strawberries (as you have in your pictures) balance the Nutella very well.  Highly recommended.
    – For me, the thicker slices worked better, and with the brioche being light and fluffy, 1.5 inches wasn’t too much.
    – I found it easier using several smaller applications of Nutella into the pocket, working from the back to the front, trying to get an even application. This was the hard part, and I’m sure it gets easier with practice. The good news is that everything still tasted great, even if a little messy!

    Thank you for putting this recipe together – it isn’t something I would have tried on my own!

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  4. The brioche french toast makes a good dinner too! It is so delicious and decadent, almost like a meal and dessert in one. Fresh strawberries on the side go very well on the side to cute the sweetness a bit. I used syrup tonight buy the next time I think I’ll try powdered sugar on them. This dish is a definite winner.

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