How to Make the Perfect Shibuya Honey Toast
Japanese · Medium · 35 min · 2 servings
A decadent Japanese cafe dessert featuring a thick bread cube hollowed out and filled with cream, ice cream, and honey. This indulgent treat is inspired by the famous Shibuya district cafes of Tokyo.
Why this recipe works
This Shibuya Honey Toast recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 35 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 680 calories with 10g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 loaf thick Japanese milk bread
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 tablespoon extra honey for drizzling
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
Preheat oven to 375F. Cut the top off the milk bread loaf and carefully hollow out the inside leaving a 1 inch thick border on all sides and the bottom. Cut the removed bread into large cubes and set aside along with the bread shell.
Step 2: Butter and Toast
Brush the inside of the bread shell and the bread cubes generously with melted butter mixed with honey. Place the shell and cubes on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crisp.
Step 3: Whip the Cream
While the bread toasts, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag or keep in the bowl for spooning.
Step 4: Assemble the Toast
Remove the toasted bread shell from the oven and place the toasted bread cubes back inside the hollow. Place scoops of vanilla ice cream on top of the bread cubes and then pile whipped cream generously over everything.
Step 5: Finish and Serve
Arrange sliced strawberries around and on top of the whipped cream. Drizzle extra honey over the entire dessert and serve immediately before the ice cream melts.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- Japanese milk bread → brioche loaf
- vanilla ice cream → matcha ice cream
- strawberries → banana slices and blueberries
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Do not hollow the bread too thin or the shell will collapse when filled
- Do not skip chilling the bowl before whipping cream as it will not hold peaks
- Do not assemble too early or the bread will become soggy from the ice cream
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 680 calories, 10g protein, 82g carbs, 34g fat, 2g fiber.
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