Cocoa & Smoked Chile Horchata French Toast
Menu Concept
Nostalgic French toast grows up with the addition of smoked chile. Blend eggs, sugar, rice milk, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder, and Smoky Pepper Paste. Submerge pieces of brioche in the batter, then sear on the griddle until golden and cooked through. Top with butter, an extra dusting of cocoa powder, and maple syrup spiked with chilis.
Categories
Insights
- Smoked flavors are a major trend to watch. SupHerb Farms 2025 F&B Trend Report.
- 3 in 4 consumers love/like pepper flavor. Datassential, 2024.
- 84% of consumers love/like Mexican flavors. Datassential, 2024.
Culinary Tips
- These pair perfectly with a side of thick-cut bacon and a strong Café Cubano!
- Don’t have breakfast or brunch service? Take inspiration from this concept and bring to your dessert menu as a tres leches cake concept.
