Description
Indulge in this decadent French Toast Delight, a luxurious breakfast treat that combines rich brioche or challah bread with a creamy custard, cinnamon, and vanilla flavors. Perfectly golden on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, this French toast is a delightful way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Brioche French Toast:
- 6 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
- powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving
- fresh berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Soak Bread Slices: Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, soaking for about 20–30 seconds per side.
- Cook French Toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, and cook soaked bread slices 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with maple syrup, and add fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best absorption and texture.
- For extra richness, replace some milk with flavored coffee creamer or add a splash of orange liqueur.
- Great for brunch or a special breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 slices
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
