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Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak

Name: Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Sweet white wine (Moscatel), 1 cup; Whole milk, 1 cup; Granulated sugar, 1/4 cup; Cinnamon stick, 1 piece; Lemon peel, 1 strip; Baguette or brioche loaf, 1 large, sliced 1-inch; Large eggs, 2; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon; Granulated sugar, 1/4 cup; Ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon; Vegetable oil, 1 cup (or as needed); Butter (optional), For added flavor

Enjoy these rich, fluffy Spanish Torrijas, a delicious fusion of French toast and bread pudding soaked in a fragrant sweet wine.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 19, 2025

Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Sweet Wine Soak

For the Torrijas

For the Topping

For Frying

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 1046 kcal
Protein: 14 g
Carbs: 83.75 g
Fat: 66.75 g
Fiber: 2.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4185 kcal
Protein: 56 g
Carbs: 335 g
Fat: 267 g
Fiber: 11 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Sweet white wine (Moscatel) 1 cup	240	0	16	0	0
Whole milk 1 cup	150	8	12	8	0
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup	200	0	50	0	0
Cinnamon stick 1 piece	6	0	2	0	1
Lemon peel 1 strip	1	0	0	0	0
Baguette or brioche loaf 1 large, sliced 1-inch	1200	36	200	20	8
Large eggs 2	140	12	2	10	0
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon	12	0	0	0	0
Ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon	3	0	1	0	1
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup	200	0	50	0	0
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon	6	0	2	0	1
Vegetable oil 1 cup (or as needed)	1927	0	0	218	0
Butter (optional) For added flavor	100	0	0	11	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sweet Wine Soak

1
Combine ingredients
In a saucepan, combine the wine, milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon peel.
2
Heat mixture
Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
3
Simmer and cool
Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Preparing the Torrijas

1
Whisk egg mixture
Whisk the eggs, vanilla, and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
2
Soak bread
Dip each slice of bread into the sweet wine soak, allowing it to absorb fully.
Tip: Ensure bread slices do not become too soggy as they may fall apart.
3
Rest bread
Let soaked bread rest on a baking sheet to absorb excess liquid for 5-10 minutes.
Tip: Use a fork to gently press the bread into the soak for even absorption.

How to Make Fluffy Spanish Torrijas with Sweet Wine Soak

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Battering
Dip soaked slices briefly into the egg mixture just before frying.
3
Cooking
Fry the slices until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.