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Slice of Dubai chocolate pistachio French toast bake on a plate, showing layers of fluffy challah bread filled with chocolate, drizzled with pistachio cream, and sprinkled with crispy kataifi or filo pastry, served with a gold fork.
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Dubai Chocolate Pistachio French Toast Bake

Dubai chocolate pistachio French toast bake is the ultimate brunch recipe. Made with challah bread, creamy pistachio spread, kataifi pastry, and dark chocolate, this one-pan breakfast casserole is rich, custardy, and totally irresistible. A sweet, Middle Eastern-inspired twist on classic French toast.

Ingredients

For the Bake:

  • 1 loaf challah bread cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream plus extra for topping, adjust to taste

Chocolate-Pistachio Filo Layer:

  • 1 cup kataifi pastry or shredded filo dough
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 4 tbsp store bought pistachio cream
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Extra Topping:

  • 1/3 cup pistachio cream for after baking
  • 1/2 cup kataifi pastry toasted in butter (for after baking)

Instructions

  • Toast 1 cup kataifi with 2 tbsp butter until golden. Mix in 4 tbsp pistachio cream and 1/2 cup chocolate. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs, almond milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  • Layer half the challah, spread pistachio cream, add chocolate-pistachio filo mixture, top with remaining challah. Pour custard over, press gently, and let soak (15–30 min or overnight).
  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–50 minutes, until set and golden.
  • Toast another 1/2 cup kataifi in butter. Spread 1/3 cup pistachio cream over baked casserole, then sprinkle with toasted kataifi.
  • Serve warm