Fig Maple Custard Toast

For the Custard:

• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch fine sea salt

For the Toast:

• 2 thick slices brioche, about 1 inch thick
• 2 fresh figs, stemmed and sliced into rounds

To Finish:

• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

1. Make the Custard
   In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 pinch fine sea salt until completely smooth with no streaks of egg white. The mixture should be pourable, like a thin custard. Whisk longer than you think you need to ensure there are no lumps or streaks.
2. Preheat the Oven
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
3. Press the Wells
   Using the back of a spoon or your fingers, press a shallow well into the center of each brioche slice, leaving a raised border of about 1/2 inch on all sides. Do not press through to the bottom. Press the well while the bread is flat on the counter, not in your hand. This gives you a more even depth and a cleaner border.
4. Fill with Custard
   Spoon the custard into each well, dividing it evenly between the two slices. Fill just to the top of the border. Underfill rather than overfill so the custard doesn't spill over the sides and run down.
5. Add the Figs
   Arrange the fresh fig slices over the custard, pressing them in gently so they sit halfway submerged in the custard.
6. Bake
   Place the prepared slices on the parchment-lined half sheet pan in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the custard is set and no longer jiggles in the center and the edges are golden and starting to caramelize. The figs will soften and become jammy as they bake.
7. Finish and Serve
   Transfer to plates immediately. Dust with 1 teaspoon powdered sugar right before serving. Pour or drizzle 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup over the top. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

   Air Fryer Option:

   
   Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place the assembled slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the custard is set in the center and the edges are golden and starting to caramelize. Cook times vary by air fryer model, so check at 4 minutes the first time. Transfer to plates, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and serve immediately.