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Vanilla Honey Butter Toast Recipe

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This Vanilla Honey Butter Toast recipe transforms thick slices of brioche into a decadent, golden-baked treat topped with a creamy ricotta and cream cheese blend, drizzled with honey and garnished with fragrant rosemary and fleur de sel. Perfect for a luxurious breakfast or a sweet snack, the toast combines the rich flavors of honey, brown sugar, and vanilla with a hint of black pepper for a unique twist.

Ingredients

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Bread

  • 4 thick slices of brioche (approximately 2½ inches thick)

Vanilla Honey Butter

  • 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ½ tbsp honey, plus more for topping
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Cheese Topping

  • 5 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 oz cream cheese

Garnish

  • Fleur de sel or flaky salt, to taste
  • Fresh rosemary, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 380°F (193°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the brioche.
  2. Prepare the Brioche: Trim the edges off the brioche slices and cut each slice into two rectangles. Arrange them on the parchment-lined sheet pan and bake at 380°F for 2 minutes. Flip the pieces and bake for another 2 minutes to dry them out slightly, ensuring a crisp texture when fully baked.
  3. Make the Vanilla Honey Butter: In a bowl, combine softened butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Butter the Brioche: Spread a thin layer of the prepared vanilla honey butter evenly on all sides of each brioche piece, including the end caps, ensuring full coverage for optimal flavor and browning.
  5. Bake the Buttered Brioche: Place the buttered brioche on the baking sheet and bake for 8 to 11 minutes on the first side. Check at the 8-minute mark to monitor browning. Flip each piece and bake for an additional 6 to 7 minutes until deeply golden and crisp, taking care not to burn.
  6. Cool the Toast: Remove the brioche from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool for 20 minutes to firm up and achieve perfect texture.
  7. Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a food processor, whip the ricotta and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, creating a spreadable topping.
  8. Assemble the Toast: Pipe or spread the whipped cheese mixture generously onto each slice of toasted brioche. Drizzle with extra honey, then sprinkle with fleur de sel and fresh rosemary to enhance flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Using thick, high-quality brioche is key to this recipe’s texture and flavor.
  • Be sure to watch the baking times carefully to avoid burning the buttered toast.
  • The black pepper adds a subtle warmth and balances the sweetness—don’t skip it.
  • Fleur de sel and fresh rosemary garnish elevate the final dish with bright, savory notes.
  • Allowing the toast to cool fully on a rack prevents sogginess and helps maintain crispness.

Keywords: Vanilla Honey Butter Toast, Brioche Toast, Honey Butter, Sweet Breakfast Toast, Ricotta Cream Cheese Topping, Easy Breakfast Recipe

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