Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast treat with this Red Velvet French Toast recipe. Rich and chocolatey, this French toast is made with brioche or challah bread, dipped in a red velvet custard, and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Perfect for a special occasion or a festive brunch!
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread (preferably day-old)
French Toast Mixture:
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (or more for deeper color)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- fresh berries
- whipped cream
- chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare French Toast Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and salt until smooth.
- Dip Bread: Dip each bread slice into the mixture, coating both sides without soaking too long.
- Cook French Toast: Heat a skillet, cook bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle glaze over warm French toast and add optional toppings.
Notes
- For a richer version, use half-and-half instead of milk and cream.
- Let the bread sit out or toast lightly before dipping for better absorption.
- Perfect for a festive brunch or Valentine’s Day breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
