26 min
Prep Time
1 hr 47 min
Cook Time
Medium
Level
6
Servings

Decadent and rich, this gourmet twist on French toast features buttery brioche topped with seared foie gras and a touch of sweetness—often from fruit compote or syrup—for a luxurious balance of savory and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound foie gras terrine, cut into 1/4-inch dice

  • 4 chicken livers, finely chopped

  • 2 small black truffles, peeled and minced

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 8 slices white sandwich bread

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Method

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the foie gras with the chicken livers and truffles and season with salt and pepper.

  2. In a pie plate, beat the eggs with the milk and season with salt and pepper. Soak the bread in the custard until saturated, then transfer to a large baking sheet. Spread 2 tablespoons of the foie gras mixture on each slice.

  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet. Add 4 slices of soaked bread to the skillet, liver side up, and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip the bread and cook until browned and the chicken livers are just cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate, cover and keep warm while you cook the remaining bread in the remaining butter. Serve hot.