Zebra Cream Toast | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• For the Bread Base:
• 4 thick slices brioche or milk bread (1-inch thick)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• For the Vanilla Cream:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
• Pinch of salt
• For the Chocolate Cream:
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons high-quality cocoa powder, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Garnish and Finish:
• 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon white chocolate shavings
• Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Edible gold leaf or dust (optional)
• Fresh mint leaves
• Honey or maple syrup for drizzling
• For Equipment:
• 2 piping bags with round tips (or zip-top bags with corners cut)
• Offset spatula
• Toaster or broiler
• Electric mixer
• Serving plates