16 de septiembre de 2025

Indulge in a Healthier Twist: Steam and Bake Torrijas with Monsieur Cuisine

If you love traditional Spanish desserts but want to enjoy a healthier version, then you’ll love this recipe for steam and bake torrijas made with Monsieur Cuisine. These torrijas are a delicious twist on the classic fried version, with the same indulgent flavor but less guilt. Plus, using the Monsieur Cuisine makes the process easy and efficient, so you can enjoy these treats in no time!

Ingredients:

1 loaf of day-old bread, cut into thick slices

4 cups of milk

1 cinnamon stick

1 lemon peel

1/2 cup of honey

2 eggs

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/4 cup of sugar

Preparation:

1. Prepare the Bread:

Start by cutting the loaf of day-old bread into thick slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet and steam them in the Monsieur Cuisine for 10 minutes at 100°C. This will help soften the bread and prepare it for baking.

2. Make the Milk Mixture:

In a saucepan, heat the milk with the cinnamon stick and lemon peel over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Let it simmer for a few minutes to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. Soak the Bread:

Once the milk mixture has cooled slightly, remove the cinnamon stick and lemon peel. Dip each steamed bread slice into the milk mixture, making sure to soak it well. Place the soaked slices in a baking dish.

4. Bake the Torrijas:

In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar. Pour this mixture over the soaked bread slices in the baking dish. Bake the torrijas in the Monsieur Cuisine for 20 minutes at 180°C, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

5. Sweeten the Torrijas:

While the torrijas are baking, heat the honey in a small saucepan until it is warm and runny. Once the torrijas are done baking, drizzle the warm honey over them to sweeten and add a glossy finish.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

Let the torrijas cool slightly before serving. You can enjoy them warm or at room temperature, with a sprinkle of cinnamon or powdered sugar on top if desired. These steam and bake torrijas are a delicious and healthier alternative to the traditional fried version, perfect for indulging without the guilt!