Description

Indulge in the decadent Shibuya Honey Toast, a Japanese-inspired sweet treat featuring a hollowed-out loaf of thick white bread filled with buttery, honey-coated cubes, topped with vanilla ice cream, fresh fruit, and drizzled with honey.

Ingredients

Bread Box:

1 unsliced loaf of thick white bread (such as milk bread or brioche)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey (plus more for drizzling)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Additional Ingredients:

2 scoops vanilla ice cream
fresh fruit (such as strawberries, bananas, or blueberries)
whipped cream (optional)
chocolate or caramel sauce (optional)
mint leaves for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Hollow out the loaf: Using a serrated knife, carefully hollow out the center of the loaf, leaving about a 1-inch border on all sides and the bottom intact to create a bread “box.” Cut the removed center bread into 1-inch cubes.
Prepare bread cubes: In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with melted butter, honey, and sugar until evenly coated. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
Toast the bread box: While the cubes bake, brush the inside and edges of the bread box with more melted butter and a light drizzle of honey. Place the bread box on a baking sheet and bake for 5–7 minutes until lightly toasted.
Assemble: Fill the toasted bread box with the baked cubes. Top with scoops of vanilla ice cream, fresh fruit, and whipped cream if desired. Drizzle generously with honey and optional sauces. Garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra indulgence, try filling the bread with custard or sweet red bean paste before baking.
Best enjoyed fresh while the toast is warm and the ice cream is cold.