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Crispy Spanish Torrijas Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Chocolate Dip

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A quick and easy Spanish dessert featuring crispy, custardy bread soaked in cinnamon-infused milk, fried to golden perfection, and served with a silky homemade chocolate dip.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf day-old rustic bread, thick-sliced (about 1 inch thick)
  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 g)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60 g) for frying
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for sprinkling
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (175 g)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon butter for chocolate dip
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the milk soak: In a saucepan, combine 2 cups whole milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if using. Let cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
  2. Slice the bread into thick 1-inch slices. Use day-old or stale bread for best results.
  3. Soak the bread slices in the warm milk mixture in a shallow dish for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. The bread should be saturated but still hold together.
  4. Whisk 3 large eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
  5. Heat 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until foamy but not browned.
  6. Lift soaked bread slices from milk, letting excess drip off. Dip each slice in beaten eggs, coating both sides.
  7. Fry bread slices in the buttered skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and crispy. Adjust heat to avoid burning.
  8. Drain fried torrijas on paper towels. While warm, sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar mixture so it sticks.
  9. Make the chocolate dip: Warm 1/2 cup heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until just simmering. Remove from heat and add 1 cup dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir until smooth and glossy. Add a pinch of salt.
  10. Serve torrijas warm with chocolate dip on the side.

Notes

Use day-old rustic bread for best soaking without falling apart. Do not over-soak bread to avoid sogginess. Maintain medium heat when frying to prevent burning or greasy torrijas. Fry in batches to keep pan temperature consistent. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar immediately after frying while torrijas are warm. For dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk, eggs with chickpea flour or flax eggs, butter with coconut oil, and use dairy-free chocolate and coconut cream for the dip.

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