Indulge in this scrumptious Hong Kong Style French Toast of bread slices stuffed with peanut butter that is fried until golden brown, then drizzled with a delectable Dalgona Coffee Cream.
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**Recipe originally published: February 11, 2023, Post updated: March 13, 2024
Who else over here was swept up by the dalgona coffee phase almost three years ago? You could count me in on that. And I wasn’t even much of a coffee fan to begin with!
But I found that for me, reducing the intensity of the coffee was the answer to enjoying the dalgona coffee cream. So much so that I began serving the cream as a dip for fresh strawberries, or in this case, pouring it on some delicious french toast.
What Is Dalgona Coffee?
Dalgona coffee is a whipped coffee drink that pairs a cream — made from instant coffee, sugar, and hot water — with your choice of milk (no matter if it’s hot or cold!). The trend originated from Korea, and the term “dalgona” was used in its name as the taste and way its made is similar to the Korean street snack “dalgona”.
This whipped coffee drink is also likened to other beverages such as the “beaten coffee” popular in India and Pakistan, or the Greek Frappe.
Hong Kong Style French Toast with Dalgona Coffee Cream
Hong Kong style french toast, known as Sai Do Si, gives a slight twist on the classic breakfast and brunch dish that so many of us love. It’s a popular dessert that’s often served during tea time in Hong Kong cafes, referred as Cha Chaan Teng (or tea restaurant).
How To Make Hong Kong Style French Toast?
Traditionally, peanut butter is spread between layers of bread, which is then dipped into an egg batter, then fried until it turns golden brown. It’s then typically drizzled with either condensed milk, maple syrup, or honey.
However, with this recipe we’ll be topping the french toast with some luscious dalgona coffee cream.
Ingredients You’ll Need
(For full ingredient measurements, please proceed to the recipe card below.)
Whipped Coffee Cream (Dalgona Coffee Cream)
- Instant coffee: Adjust the amount based on the intensity that you prefer. Use more if you like a stronger coffee taste.
- Sugar: I used brown sugar. But you can also try this with white sugar or coconut sugar.
- Hot water
French Toast
- Bread: I used Hawaiian bread. Milk and brioche bread are good options too, but you can use any type of bread.
- Peanut butter: The traditional choice of spread for Hong Kong style french toast is peanut butter. But you can substitute and experiment with your favorite spreads as well like Nutella or Biscoff.
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt
- Butter
How To Make Dalgona Coffee French Toast (Hong Kong Style)
Dalgona Coffee Cream
- Add all the ingredients in a tall glass. Whisk until you get a whipped and thicker consistency (about 40-60 seconds with an electric hand whisk – see notes).
Stuffed French Toast
- Spread a layer of peanut butter on 2 of the 3 slices of bread and sandwich them together. Cut the crust off the slices of bread.
- Make the milky egg wash by mixing the egg, milk and salt in a bowl. Dip the bread in the egg wash for a few seconds on each side.
- Heat up oil over medium heat and once it’s hot enough, shallow fry the bread until golden brown on each side including the sides. Remove from the pan and let it rest on a paper towel to soak up the grease.
- Serve on a plate and drizzle the Dalgona coffee cream on top with a bit of butter. Enjoy!
Notes for Dalgona Coffee French Toast
Dalgona coffee cream consistency
Whisk until you achieve your desired consistency. The longer you whip it, the thicker the consistency. You can use an electric hand whisk, a simple hand frother, or manually whisk by hand.
In dire situations, I’ve also tried using a fork to whisk the cream in a mug. It doesn’t give the fluffiest result, but it’s something to consider if you’re in desperate need for some dalgona coffee!
Can I airfry Hong Kong style french toast?
Yes, you can! Air fry this at 375ยฐF for 10-15 minutes, flipping it halfway.
What to do with bread crusts
Dip the cut off crusts into the remaining egg wash and fry for french toast sticks.
What else can i pair dalgona coffee cream with?
Fruits, brownies, cookies, or even butter cakes! Give it a try and see how it goes.
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- Hong Kong Style French Toast (Sai Do Si)
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- Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando)
- Chicken Katsu Sandwich Sliders
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Dalgona Coffee French Toast
Ingredients
Whipped Coffee Cream (Dalgona Coffee Cream)
- 1 tsp instant coffee use more if you like it stronger
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp hot water
French Toast
- 6 slices bread I used Hawaiian bread
- peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 pinch salt
- butter
Instructions
Dalgona Coffee Cream
- Add all the ingredients in a tall glass. Whisk until you get a whipped and thicker consistency (about 40-60 seconds with an electric hand whisk – see notes).
Stuffed French Toast
- Spread a layer of peanut butter on 2 of the 3 slices of bread and sandwich them together. Cut the crust off the slices of bread.
- Make the milky egg wash by mixing the egg, milk and salt in a bowl. Dip the bread in the egg wash for a few seconds on each side.
- Heat up oil over medium heat and once it's hot enough, shallow fry the bread until golden brown on each side including the sides. Remove from the pan and let it rest on a paper towel to soak up the grease.
- Serve on a plate and drizzle the Dalgona coffee cream on top with a bit of butter. Enjoy!
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