Spanish torrijas recipe | Le Gourmet Central

20 minutes | For 10 torrijas:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of heavy cream
• 2 cups of whole milk
• 5 free-range eggs
• 1 cup of of sugar
• 2 brioche loafs
• 2 vanilla beans
• butter and sugar to caramelize

Instructions:

STEP 1

Add in a bowl the whipped cream, milk, eggs, and sugar. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved.

STEP 2

Open the vanilla beans and add the seed into the previous mix.

STEP  3 

Cut the brioches into 5 pieces each and remove the crust.

STEP 4

Place the brioche slices into a deep recipient and add 1/3 of the mix. Let the brioche soaked for 30 minutes, then turn it over. 

STEP 5

Let the piece of brioche moist 30 min each side. 

STEP 6

Once they are completely wet, let them drain on a grid or colander. 

STEP 7

In a large frying pan over medium heat, add sugar and butter to caramelize. Cook the slices 3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and plate. 

STEP 8

Garnish with cookie crumble or a mix of sugar and cinnamon on top, and finally add a caramel ice cream quenelle on the side. Serve and enjoy!

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