Decadent French Toast
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast experience with this Decadent French Toast recipe, featuring thick-cut brioche or challah bread dipped in a rich, custard-like batter of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and a touch of sugar. Each slice is perfectly golden brown and crispy on the outside, while irresistibly soft and fluffy on the inside. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and optionally adorned with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup, this French toast elevates any morning into a special occasion. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy yet luxurious dish is perfect for weekend brunch or a pampered weekday treat. Whether you're catering to a crowd or treating yourself, this irresistible recipe is your go-to for a breakfast classic reinvented.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 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
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
- 1 cup fresh berries (optional, for serving)
- 0.5 cup maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined and slightly frothy.
Prepare a flat-bottomed dish or baking dish large enough to fit a slice of bread, and pour the egg mixture into it for easy dipping.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and allow it to melt completely, spreading it evenly across the cooking surface.
Dip one slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides evenly but without soaking it for too long. Place the coated bread onto the hot skillet.
Cook the bread for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy around the edges. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Once all the slices are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate and sift powdered sugar over the top for garnish.
Serve warm with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.1 g | 236% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 829 mg | 276% | |
| Sodium | 1542 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 320.2 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 176.9 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 639 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1501 mg | 32% | |
*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.
