How to Master Lava Honey Toast Technique

Bread Box Construction Technique

Strategic hollowing methodology creating structural integrity while maintaining aesthetic appeal. This approach ensures optimal honey containment through precise cutting and borders maintenance.

Lava Mixture Development Method

Controlled viscosity creation through proper temperature management and ingredient ratios. This process creates a honey mixture with balanced thickness, sweetness, and flowing properties.

Temperature Contrast Strategy

Intentional hot and cold element combination maximizing sensory experience. This technique ensures dramatic presentation through strategic timing of serving components.

Assembly Methodology

Precise construction sequence ensuring visual impact and optimal eating experience. This approach creates a balanced dessert through proper timing, component layering, and garnishing technique.

Baking Tips

Choose bread with a dense crumb structure that will hold its shape when hollowed out

The honey mixture should be warm enough to flow when the toast is cut, but not hot enough to melt the ice cream instantly

For an extra layer of flavor, add a tablespoon of orange zest or matcha powder to the cinnamon-sugar mixture

Toast the almonds in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes until fragrant to enhance their flavor

For a chocolate variation, add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the honey lava mixture

Use a serrated knife when cutting the bread to create cleaner edges

The bread boxes can be prepared up to a day ahead and stored in an airtight container

For a dramatic presentation, serve in a warm dish with the ice cream melting slightly over the sides

Adjust the thickness of the honey lava by varying the amount of cornstarch - more for thicker, less for more flowing

Try different ice cream flavors such as caramel, coffee, or green tea for varied flavor combinations

Consider broiling the filled toast for 1-2 minutes before serving for extra caramelization on top

For individual servings, use small brioche rolls instead of sliced bread

Lava Honey Toast

Name: Lava Honey Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients: For the Toast:; 4 thick slices of brioche or milk bread (2-inch thickness); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; For the Honey Lava Filling:; 1/2 cup high-quality honey; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; For Serving:; 2 cups vanilla ice cream; 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 4 strawberries, sliced; Fresh mint leaves for garnish; Extra honey for drizzling

Lava Honey Toast transforms simple bread into a decadent dessert experience with its crispy exterior and warm, flowing honey center. This recipe requires moderate cooking skills, balancing precise bread preparation with proper honey mixture temperature control. While not demanding extensive culinary expertise, this recipe challenges home cooks to achieve the perfect toast texture while creating a molten honey center that flows when served. The careful timing between achieving a properly toasted exterior while maintaining the flowing honey 'lava' effect requires attention to detail and temperature management. The result is a show-stopping dessert that combines warm, crunchy bread with sweet, flowing honey—topped with cold ice cream for a delightful temperature contrast that works wonderfully for brunch, dessert, or a special treat.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Toast:

4 thick slices of brioche or milk bread (2-inch thickness)

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Honey Lava Filling:

1/2 cup high-quality honey

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

For Serving:

2 cups vanilla ice cream

1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds

2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

4 strawberries, sliced

Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Extra honey for drizzling

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

For each slice of bread, use a sharp knife to cut a square in the center, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides and keeping the bottom intact. Carefully scoop out the center bread cube, leaving the bottom layer intact to create a 'box'.

Dice the removed bread into small cubes and set aside in a bowl.

In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon.

Brush the inside and outside of each bread 'box' with softened butter, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Toss the reserved bread cubes with remaining butter and cinnamon-sugar mixture until coated.

Place the bread boxes and cubes on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the bread cubes and set aside. Continue baking the bread boxes for another 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.

While the bread is baking, prepare the honey lava filling. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and butter until the butter melts completely.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and heavy cream until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the warm honey mixture.

Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.

Allow the honey mixture to cool slightly but make sure it remains pourable (about 5 minutes).

When the bread boxes are done baking, let them cool for 2-3 minutes, then fill each with the warm honey lava mixture, about three-quarters full.

Top each filled toast with the reserved toasted bread cubes, pressing them lightly into the honey mixture but ensuring they remain visible on top.

To serve, place each honey toast on a dessert plate, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, sprinkle with toasted almonds and confectioners' sugar.

Arrange sliced strawberries around the plate, garnish with mint leaves, and finish with a light drizzle of extra honey.

Serve immediately while the center is still warm and flowing, and the contrast with cold ice cream is at its peak.

Lava Honey Toast

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