Have you seen this viral TikTok recipe for custard yogurt toast? Wow! It’s a must-try. Just grab a slice of bread, fill it with an easy-to-make yogurt custard, and bake!

Table of Contents

1. Custard Ingredients
2. Ways to customize the custard
3. Bread selection
4. Prepare the bread
5. Berry Topping
6. More tasty toppings to try
7. How to tell when the yogurt toast is ready
8. Serve this with
9. FAQ
10. Custard Yogurt Toast Recipe

This baked yogurt toast (aka custard toast) is taking over social media. It’s like French toast but on another level with crisp edges and creamy custard centers. All you need are three main ingredients- bread, greek yogurt, and egg. When baked together, it transforms bland toast into a gourmet pastry.

The clever part is that you can completely customize the recipe with sweeteners,  seasonings, fruit, and more! I’m sharing my colorful mixed berry version to get you inspired. You can switch up the topping ingredients for what’s in season. Just fire up the oven and in minutes you’ll have a freshly baked breakfast the whole family will enjoy.

Custard Ingredients

The custard is very simple. All you need is yogurt and an egg. When baked, it creates a creamy consistency, similar to creme brulee. I’m a big fan of yogurt for its numerous health benefits like probiotics and protein. I use plain Greek yogurt for an extra creamy texture. 

Since yogurt is tangy, I add honey to balance the sour flavor. You can skip it, especially if your fruit is ripe. I add ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla which provides a lovely aroma as the custard cooks in the oven. Mix everything into a smooth, thick, and spoonable custard.

Ways to customize the custard

• Yogurt: Greek yogurt (nonfat or whole milk), regular yogurt (whole will be creamier than low-fat), or any non-dairy yogurt like coconut, almond, or cashew.
• Egg: Use a whole large egg. The yolk adds richness and the whites help the custard set.
• Sweetener: Honey or pure maple syrup recommended. I used 2 teaspoons, but you can adjust based on yogurt type and preference. You can omit it for a tangier taste.
• Flavors: I added 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract for taste and aroma. You can use 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract for a more cherry, nutty flavor. Try matcha green tea powder or instant coffee for a bit of caffeine kick and color.
• Spices: Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom adds sweet baked notes.

Bread selection

Use thick bread that’s not too porous so that the custard doesn’t seep through. Similar to my baked French toast casserole I chose a brioche loaf. It’s a rich dough made from eggs and lightly sweetened. If you want something lighter, wheat, white, squaw, or even sourdough are good choices. Gluten-free bread also works well. The bread should be at least a 1/2-inch thick. I used pieces just under 3/4-inch.

Prepare the bread

Use the back of a spoon to make a well in the center of the bread. Leave about a 1/2-inch edge, then lightly press the slice down. For softer loaves, make sure not to tear them or make them too thin. It should be able to serve as a bowl to hold the wet custard.

Berry Topping

What makes this meal healthy and colorful is adding fruit on top. You can choose any variety you like. I decided on different types of berries- strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. They pop in your mouth and turn into a beautiful jammy consistency when they are heated up.

More tasty toppings to try

• Sliced bananas with cinnamon and sugar for a bananas foster inspired flavor.
• Slice seasonal fruits like apricots or persimmons. 
• Defrost frozen fruit, mash, and stir into the custard. 
• Stir in your favorite jam or preserves for a fruity swirl.
• Add nut butter like peanut, almond, or cashew, or drizzle on top later. 
• Chop up almonds, pecans, walnuts, or peanuts to add on top.
• Sprinkle granulated sugar on top for a creme brulee toast.
• For chocolate lovers, add dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs for crunch.
• Zest orange or lemon for a citrusy taste.
• Add fresh mint or basil for a pop of color and herbaceous note right before serving.

How to tell when the yogurt toast is ready

• The edges will be lightly crisp and browned. They should not be brunt! Keep a close eye for doneness.
• The egg custard filling will be set, slightly jiggly, but not wet and runny.
• On an instant-read thermometer, the custard will reach 170 to 175ºF (76 to 79ºC).

Serve this with

FAQ