Custardy French Toast
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast bliss with Custardy French Toast, a luxurious twist on a classic. This recipe transforms thick slices of brioche or challah bread into golden-brown perfection with a velvety-soft center, thanks to a rich custard blend of eggs, heavy cream, and whole milk. Enhanced with warm hints of cinnamon and fragrant vanilla, each bite is a dream in texture and flavor. Cooked to perfection in buttery goodness, this French toast is as beautiful as it is delicious, especially when topped with a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries. Perfect for a weekend brunch or an elegant breakfast-in-bed, this quick and easy recipe is a surefire way to wow your taste buds in just 25 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-sliced brioche or challah bread
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- for serving Maple syrup
- optional garnish Powdered sugar
- optional garnish Fresh berries
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and smooth.
Pour the custard mixture into a shallow dish, such as a pie plate, to make dipping the bread easier.
Preheat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt and coat the surface of the pan.
Dip one slice of bread into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak for about 15-20 seconds per side. Make sure it absorbs the liquid without becoming too soggy.
Carefully transfer the soaked bread slice to the hot skillet. Repeat with additional slices, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Cook the French toast for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, while still soft and custardy in the center.
Remove the cooked French toast from the skillet and keep warm on a plate. Add the remaining butter to the pan as needed to cook the rest of the slices.
Serve the French toast warm with a drizzle of maple syrup. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.4 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.5 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1061 mg | 354% | |
| Sodium | 1583 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 357.3 g | 130% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.6 g | ||
| Protein | 60.4 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 892 mg | 19% | |
*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.
