Spiced Sugar Brioche French Toast

Roughly chop the pistachios and pecans.

In a large shallow bowl, whisk the egg and the thickened cream to combine. Add the brioche slices, gently turning to coat in the egg mixture. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes.

While the brioche is soaking, heat a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the nuts, brown sugar, the water and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until bubbling and the mixture has thickened and darkened, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a sheet of baking paper and spread out to cool.

Wipe out the pan and return to a medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When the pan is hot, gently remove the brioche from the egg mixture and cook in batches until lightly browned and set, 2-4 minutes each side. Transfer the cooked brioche to the spiced sugar and turn to lightly coat.

TIP: Add some butter to the pan for extra flavour!