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Irresistible Spanish Torrijas Recipe with Dulce de Leche and Whipped Cream

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A cozy Spanish dessert featuring soft, custardy soaked bread fried to golden perfection, topped with rich dulce de leche and airy whipped cream. Perfect for celebrations or a comforting weekend treat.

Ingredients

  • Stale white bread (preferably rustic country loaf or brioche), sliced about 1 inch thick (250g / about 8.8 oz)
  • Whole milk, 2 cups (480ml / 16 fl oz)
  • Granulated sugar, ½ cup (100g / 3.5 oz)
  • Large eggs, 2 (room temperature)
  • Ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon
  • Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons
  • Dulce de leche, about ½ cup (150g / 5.3 oz)
  • Heavy whipping cream, 1 cup (240ml / 8 fl oz)
  • Powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, warm the whole milk with sugar and cinnamon over low heat until sugar dissolves completely (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly to warm but not hot (about 110°F / 43°C).
  2. Slice the stale bread into 1-inch thick slices. If bread is fresh, dry slices overnight or toast lightly to prevent sogginess.
  3. Dip each bread slice carefully into the warm milk mixture, soaking about 20-30 seconds per side until soft but still holding shape. Drain on a wire rack for a minute.
  4. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until smooth to prepare egg wash.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter until foamy but not browned. Lower heat if butter starts to brown.
  6. Dip each soaked bread slice into the egg wash, coating both sides, then fry in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp. Flip gently.
  7. Remove fried torrijas and drain on paper towels or wire rack to remove excess butter.
  8. In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  9. Plate the torrijas, drizzle generously with dulce de leche, and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use stale bread for best soaking results; avoid soaking too long to prevent sogginess. Add a splash of vegetable oil to butter to prevent burning. Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream. Warm dulce de leche slightly before drizzling for easier spreading. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute plant-based milk, flax eggs, coconut oil, and coconut cream.

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Keywords: Spanish torrijas, dulce de leche, whipped cream, Spanish dessert, Easter dessert, fried bread, cinnamon toast, traditional Spanish recipe

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