Print

Shibuya Honey Toast

Shibuya Honey Toast
Print Recipe

Shibuya Honey Toast is a delightful Japanese dessert that combines crispy, golden toasted thick-cut bread with rich butter, warm honey drizzle, and creamy vanilla ice cream. This indulgent treat balances crispy edges with a soft interior, creating a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Customizable with fruits, nuts, or chocolate, this dessert is both comforting and visually stunning.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 1 thick-cut slice brioche or Japanese milk bread (approx. 4x4 inches)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for toasting and inside)
  • 1/4 cup honey (warmed)
  • 1–2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Optional Toppings

  • Fresh fruits such as strawberries, bananas, or mango slices
  • Toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate syrup or chocolate chips
  • Matcha powder (for dusting or mixing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bread: Select a thick slice of brioche or milk bread. Cut the slice into a large cube about 4×4 inches and hollow out the center carefully, leaving about a half-inch border intact to create a bread basket.
  2. Toast the Bread: Generously butter all exterior and interior surfaces of the bread cube. Fry in a pan or bake in the oven until the outside is golden brown and crisp while the interior stays soft and tender.
  3. Assemble the Toast: Drizzle warm honey over the crispy bread base. If desired, place small pats of butter inside before adding honey. Fill the hollowed bread cube with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. Toast the hollowed-out bread pieces and arrange them around the plate.
  4. Final Touches: Garnish the toast with additional honey drizzle and optional toppings such as fresh fruits, nuts, whipped cream, or any preferred additions. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between warm toast and cold ice cream.

Notes

  • Choose fluffy brioche or milk bread for the best soft interior and crispy crust.
  • Use plenty of unsalted butter to achieve a golden and crunchy finish.
  • Warm honey slightly before drizzling to enhance flavor infusion and flow.
  • Serve immediately after assembly to enjoy texture contrast between warm toast and cold ice cream.
  • Experiment with toppings like fruits, nuts, chocolate, or matcha powder for personalized flavors.
  • Store leftover toast components separately and refrigerate to maintain freshness.
  • Reheat toasted bread cubes gently in the oven or toaster oven before serving leftovers; avoid microwave reheating.

Nutrition

Keywords: Shibuya Honey Toast, Japanese dessert, honey toast, brioche dessert, honey drizzle, creamy ice cream dessert, sweet toast, comfort food

Find it online: https://jamescookes.com/shibuya-honey-toast-2/