Blend approx. 100–150 g of strawberries with 3–4 tbsp of icing sugar. Cut the remaining 100–150 g strawberries into small pieces. Mix the blended strawberry mixture with the chopped strawberries and mix well so that all the strawberry pieces are coated in the mixture. Season with icing sugar to taste.
Split the vanilla pod and scrape out the seeds. Add the vanilla seeds to the whipping cream. Whisk the cream lightly – preferably by hand with a large whisk – until it begins to form soft peaks. Add the finely grated lemon zest. Sift the icing sugar into the cream and continue whisking gently until the desired consistency is achieved (soft, airy peaks). Keep chilled until serving.
Fry the brioche slices in butter in a frying pan over a medium heat until they are a lovely golden colour and crispy on both sides. Take care not to let them burn. Remove the brioche slices from the pan and place them on serving platters or plates.
Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of strawberries and 2 tablespoons of Chantilly cream on top of each slice of brioche. Then place 2 slices of chocolate spread on each slice. If you want the chocolate to melt slightly, you can give it a quick blast with a blowtorch. Be careful to achieve only a glossy surface without melting the chocolate completely. Serve the chocolate treat immediately, whilst it is warm and delicious.
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