Easy Honey Cranberry French Toast with Brie
Elevate your breakfast game with this Easy Honey Cranberry French Toast with Brie, a gourmet twist on a classic comfort dish. Thick-sliced brioche or challah bread is soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg custard, griddled to golden perfection, and transformed into an irresistible sandwich filled with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce. A drizzle of luscious honey and an optional dusting of powdered sugar make this indulgent brunch recipe irresistibly sweet and festive. Perfect for the holiday season or any special morning, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and serves up a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and tart flavors. Garnish with fresh cranberries or mint for an elegant finishing touch, and savor every bite of this decadent morning treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-sliced brioche or challah bread
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- 1 cup Cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh cranberries or mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Preheat a nonstick griddle or large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter to coat the surface.
Dip each slice of brioche or challah bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated, but do not soak for too long to avoid sogginess.
Place the dipped bread slices onto the heated skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Work in batches if necessary, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
Once all the slices are cooked, transfer them to a plate and let them cool slightly.
Slice the Brie cheese into thin pieces and layer them onto half of the French toast slices. Spread a generous amount of cranberry sauce on top of the Brie and place a second slice of French toast over each to create a sandwich.
Return the sandwiches to the skillet over low heat, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side to warm the Brie and melt it slightly.
Remove the French toast sandwiches from the skillet and transfer to serving plates.
Drizzle each sandwich with honey and dust lightly with powdered sugar, if desired.
Garnish with fresh cranberries or mint leaves for a festive touch. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.3 g | 366% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1000 mg | 333% | |
| Sodium | 3080 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.4 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.9 g | ||
| Protein | 104.0 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.9 mcg | 35% | |
| Calcium | 961 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1313 mg | 28% | |
*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.
