Description
Indulge in this decadent French Toast Delight recipe that promises a crispy, golden-brown exterior with a soft, custardy center. Perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Brioche or Challah Bread:
- 6 thick slices
Eggs:
- 4 large
Milk:
- 1 cup whole
Heavy Cream:
- 1/4 cup
Granulated Sugar:
- 2 tablespoons
Vanilla Extract:
- 1 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon:
- 1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
- 1/8 teaspoon
Butter (for cooking):
- 2 tablespoons unsalted
Powdered Sugar:
- for dusting
Fresh Berries and Maple Syrup:
- for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Dip Bread: Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, soaking for 15–20 seconds per side.
- Cook French Toast: Heat butter in a skillet, cook bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, top with berries, and drizzle with maple syrup.
Notes
- For a richer version, consider filling bread with sweetened cream cheese or Nutella.
- Day-old bread works best to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 215mg
