Fried Bittersweet Chocolate Bread

A decadent grilled sandwich featuring melted bittersweet chocolate between buttery slices of crispy baguette. This simple yet elegant dessert combines the crunch of toasted bread with rich, melting chocolate.

8 servings
13 min

Ingredients

  • ½ stick unsalted butter
  • 16 slices baguette
  • 1 bar bittersweet chocolate
  • chocolate pieces

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Generously butter 1 side of each baguette slice. Place 8 slices, buttered sides down, on a work surface and cover each slice with chocolate, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge. Top with remaining 8 slices, buttered sides up, to make 8 sandwiches.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet (not nonstick) over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then fry 4 sandwiches, turning over once, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer sandwiches to a plate and wipe skillet clean. Fry remaining sandwiches in same manner. Serve warm.

    8 min