Pistachio-Crusted French Toast with Honey Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Thick slices of bread dipped in a rich custard, crusted with crushed pistachios, pan-fried, and served with a luscious honey butter for a nutty brunch delight. This American-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, combines thick-cut brioche bread slices, large eggs, whole milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (about 1 inch thick) thick-cut brioche bread slices
3 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp honey
for dusting powdered sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: In a shallow wide bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt until smooth.
Step 2: Spread 3/4 cup finely chopped unsalted pistachios evenly on a large plate.
Step 3: Dip each of the 4 thick-cut brioche bread slices into the egg mixture, soaking both sides thoroughly, then press each side into the chopped pistachios to create a crust.
Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
Step 5: Place the pistachio-crusted bread slices in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the pistachios are toasted golden and the bread is cooked through.
Step 6: Remove the French toast from the skillet and keep warm. Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 3 tbsp honey to the skillet and melt together over low heat, stirring until combined to make honey butter.
Step 7: Serve the French toast drizzled with the warm honey butter and dust lightly with powdered sugar.