Savoury French Toast with Caviar

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Savoury French toast (pain perdu) with caviar is the brunch dish that turns an old French peasant breakfast into something really luxurious. Brioche dipped in seasoned egg, pan-fried in butter, topped with crème fraîche and a generous spoon of caviar.

Key Takeaways
- Use brioche or challah, never sliced white
- Savoury egg mixture (no sugar)
- Pan-fry in butter to deep golden
- Crème fraîche before caviar
- 12g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion

Savoury French toast with caviar and crème fraîche on white plate

The Ingredients

Serves 2

  • 4 thick slices brioche
  • 3 large eggs
  • 100ml whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • A pinch of nutmeg
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 60g full-fat crème fraîche
  • 25g Royal Oscietra
  • 1 tbsp finely sliced chives

The Method

1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl.

2. Dip each brioche slice in the egg mixture for 10 seconds per side.

3. Melt butter in a wide pan over medium heat. Add brioche slices.

4. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden.

5. Plate. Add a dollop of crème fraîche on each. Top with caviar. Scatter chives. Serve immediately.

Tips

Don't soak too long. 10 seconds per side. Longer makes soggy interior.

Medium heat. Higher heat burns the surface. Lower heat steams the bread.

Brioche or challah. The richer egg-bread holds up better than plain white.

Crème fraîche barrier. Protects caviar from hot bread surface.

Variations and Pairings

With Beluga: 20g of Beluga XXL per portion.

With smoked salmon: Add 30g cold-smoked salmon between toast and crème fraîche.

Wine pairing: Champagne or sparkling rosé.

For more brunch ideas, see our caviar pancakes and caviar avocado toast recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sweet vs savoury French toast?

Sweet has sugar and vanilla in the egg. Savoury has salt and herbs. For caviar, savoury is essential.

Brioche vs other bread?

Brioche has the richness and structure. Challah works similarly. Avoid sliced white bread.

Make in advance?

No. French toast is a to-order dish.

How much caviar per portion?

12-15g per portion of 2 slices. Less feels stingy.

Savoury French toast with caviar on a Sunday morning is one of those brunches that quietly defines weekend luxury. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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