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Almond Bostock

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 715kcal

Ingredients

Almond Bostock

  • 2 slices Brioche bread or sliced bread, about 1-inch thick
  • 2 TBSP Your choice of jam or compote (apricot, raspberry, or berry recommended)
  • 2 TBSP Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 TBSP Granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup Almond flour
  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp Almond extract optional
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 TBSP Milk
  • 2 TBSP Sliced almonds for topping
  • Powdered sugar for dusting, optional

Fruit

  • 1 cup Fresh fruit e.g., berries, peach slices, figs, or grapes, washed and prepared as needed

Milk

  • 16 oz Milk
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lay the brioche slices on the baking sheet. Spread 1 TBSP jam over each slice.
  • Make the almond cream (frangipane): In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light. Add almond flour, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), egg, and milk. Mix until smooth.
  • Spread almond cream over the jam-covered bread slices, covering fully to the edges.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly on top. Bake for 14–16 minutes, until golden and puffed.
  • Dust the bostock with powdered sugar if desired.
  • Serve warm with fruit and milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1518IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 2mg