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Clementine-chestnuts brioche perdue
Like a French toast recipe, but with brioche, dipped in chestnut cream, and served with a delicious clementine syrup.
1,165
35 min.
Easy
5.05 €
4 people
11 IngredientsLast modified on: February 25th 2026
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
60 g milk - 2
60 g cream - 3
2 egg yolks - 4
60 g sweet chestnut purée (crème de marrons) - 5
10 g vanilla sugar - 6
4 slices nanterre brioche - 7
4 clementines - 8
50 g butter - 9 20 g butter
- 10
50 g caster sugar - 11
3 tablespoons Mandarine Napoléon (optional) - Total weight: 750 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Cut the brioche into 4 fairly thick slices (1.5 or 2 cm), removing the crust if you prefer.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 8 min.
Pour the dipping cream into a deep dish, then dip each slice in it, on each side, for at least 2 minutes.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Press 4 clementines.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 10 min.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt 50 g butter, and when frothy, brown the brioche slices on each side.
Set aside on warm serving plates.
Set aside on warm serving plates.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Return the pan to high heat, pour in 20 g butter and when frothy, add the clementine juice, 50 g caster sugar and any 3 tablespoons Mandarine Napoléon.
Allow to reduce, stirring gently, until syrupy.
Allow to reduce, stirring gently, until syrupy.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 2 min.
Pour the syrup over the slices of brioche perdue, and serve immediately.
Remarks
Feel free to add the zest of one or 2 fruits to the clementine syrup for a stronger taste.
If you're not using Corsican clementines, add 1 or 2 spoonfuls of lemon juice to the clementine juice for an extra kick.
The Napoleon mandarin is optional: you can leave it out or replace it with rum or Grand Marnier.
If you're not using Corsican clementines, add 1 or 2 spoonfuls of lemon juice to the clementine juice for an extra kick.
The Napoleon mandarin is optional: you can leave it out or replace it with rum or Grand Marnier.
Keeping: Enjoy immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 20 RDI=6 % | 180 RDI=20 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 1,600 RDI=80 % | 6,700 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 2 RDI=1 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 10 RDI=2 % | 210 RDI=10 % | 890 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 3 RDI=2 % | 50 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=4 % | 400 RDI=20 % | 1,680 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 5.05 €
- Per person : 1.30 €
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