Description
Shibuya Honey Toast is a delectable Japanese dessert featuring thick brioche bread toasted to golden perfection, generously drizzled with honey and cinnamon, and filled with creamy vanilla ice cream. Topped with fresh banana slices, strawberries, whipped cream, powdered sugar, and fresh mint leaves, this dessert is an irresistible combination of sweet, crispy, and creamy textures that promises pure indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread & Butter
- 2 thick slices of brioche bread (about 1 1/2 inches thick)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Honey Mixture
- 3 tablespoons honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Toppings
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for toasting the brioche bread evenly and thoroughly.
- Butter the Bread: Spread softened unsalted butter evenly on both sides of each brioche bread slice to ensure flavor and help achieve a crispy toasted texture.
- Toast the Bread: Place the buttered bread slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare Honey Mixture: While the bread is toasting, combine honey and ground cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl to infuse the honey with warm spice notes.
- Drizzle Honey: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and immediately drizzle the honey-cinnamon mixture over the warm slices so it soaks in slightly.
- Hollow the Bread: Carefully slice a 2-inch deep square into the center of each slice without cutting through the bottom; gently hollow out this section to create a cavity for the ice cream.
- Add Ice Cream: Fill the hollowed center of each bread slice with two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream, stacking if desired for an impressive presentation.
- Add Fruit Toppings: Arrange sliced banana and fresh strawberries on top of and around the ice cream to add freshness and color.
- Finish with Whipped Cream and Garnishes: Top with whipped cream, lightly dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a beautifully finished dessert.
- Final Honey Drizzle: Drizzle a little additional honey over the entire toast just before serving to add extra sweetness and shine.
- Serve Immediately: Serve this indulgent Shibuya Honey Toast right away to enjoy the perfect contrast of crispy toast and melting cold ice cream.
Notes
- For best results, use thick slices of high-quality brioche bread to ensure a soft interior and crispy crust.
- Ground cinnamon is optional but adds a lovely warm spice note to the honey drizzle.
- Feel free to substitute the vanilla ice cream with your favorite flavor to personalize this dessert.
- Serve immediately as the ice cream will melt quickly on the warm toast.
- You can add other fruits like blueberries or kiwi for variety and color.
