Buena Vista French Toast for Fran Dennis
Treat yourself to a breakfast classic with a decadent twist with this Buena Vista French Toast, crafted to perfection for indulgent mornings. Made with rich and airy challah or brioche, each slice is soaked in a velvety custard blend of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and sweet vanilla, accented with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Cooked to golden perfection in butter, this French toast boasts a crisp exterior with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar, a medley of fresh berries, and a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup, this dish delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s an elevated yet approachable recipe ideal for brunch parties, holiday mornings, or simply when you’re craving something extraordinary.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Challah or brioche bread
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 1 cup Fresh berries
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
Pour the custard mixture into a shallow dish, such as a baking dish, to make soaking the bread easier.
Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and allow it to melt, coating the surface evenly.
Dip one slice of bread into the custard mixture, letting it soak for about 10-15 seconds per side. Make sure the bread is coated but not overly saturated.
Place the soaked bread slice onto the skillet. Repeat the process with additional slices, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid crowding the pan.
Cook each slice for 3-4 minutes on the first side, or until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the second side. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Remove the cooked slices from the skillet and transfer them to a plate. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm while cooking the remaining slices.
Clean the skillet with a paper towel, then add the remaining butter and repeat the process with the rest of the bread slices.
Once all the French toast is cooked, dust the tops with powdered sugar and serve warm, garnished with fresh berries. Drizzle maple syrup generously over each serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy this luxurious, Buena Vista-inspired French toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2083 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.8 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 799 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 1892 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.7 g | ||
| Protein | 52.2 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 940 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
