Baked Muesli Chocolate Toast
by Tarla Dalal
Whether as a snack or as a dessert, the baked muesli chocolate toast is sure to win everyone’s hearts. Muesli and brown sugar impart a tempting crunch, while the custard ensures a hearty and comforting feel to this sumptuous delicacy. It is important to serve it at the right temperature, when it is neither too hot nor cold. You can even prepare it as an after-school snack for kids as it is tasty and filling – in which case you can add more dried or candied fruits to the custard.
Baked Muesli Chocolate Toast recipe - How to make Baked Muesli Chocolate Toast
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Baking Time: 15 to 20 minutes. Baking Temperature: 180ºC (350ºF) Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 tbsp butter
4 leftover bread slices
2 tbsp muesli
2 tbsp brown sugar
For The Chocolate Sauce
2 tbsp grated chocolate
2 tbsp fresh cream
To Be Mixed Together For The Custard
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh cream
1 tbsp cornflour
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp raisins (kismis)
For the chocolate sauce
- For the chocolate sauce
- Combine the chocolate and cream in a small pan and heat till the chocolate melts. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Grease a 2" x 5" x 7" (50 mm x 125 mm x 175 mm) baking dish with ¼ tbsp of butter and keep aside.
- Apply the remaining butter on both sides of the bread slices and then a layer of chocolate sauce on one side. Cut each slice into 2, diagonally and keep aside.
- Arrange the bread slices on the base of the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the muesli on top of the bread slices.
- Pour the custard mixture gently on top of the slices.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the bread slices and keep the dish aside for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak in the custard.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (350ºf) for 10 to 15 minutes, till the custard sets.
- Remove from the oven and keep it aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
| Energy | 244 cal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 12.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 13.2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 287.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg |
| Folic Acid | 10.5 mcg |
| Calcium | 50.6 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 37.8 mg |
| Sodium | 46.8 mg |
| Potassium | 72.7 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
This is an innovative and lovely recipe. Loved the muesli and chocolate sauce combo and the custard flavour with vanilla essence.