French Toast with Praline Topping
Elevate your breakfast game with this indulgent recipe for French Toast with Praline Topping, a dish that combines the classic comfort of thick, custardy French toast with the irresistible sweetness of a buttery pecan praline sauce. Made with rich brioche or challah, each slice is soaked in a creamy mixture of eggs, milk, and cinnamon, then cooked to golden perfection. The homemade praline topping, crafted with brown sugar, heavy cream, and crunchy pecans, adds a decadent Southern-inspired twist. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weekend brunch, this recipe is ready in just 35 minutes and serves up a delicious balance of flavors and textures. Top it off with a drizzle of maple syrup for a breakfast masterpiece that’s guaranteed to wow!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 slices Thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 4 Large eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for frying)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for praline topping)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream (for praline topping)
- 0.75 cup Pecans, chopped
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
Pour the mixture into a shallow dish, such as a pie plate, to make it easier to dip the bread.
Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Meanwhile, prepare the praline topping. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, whisking constantly until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
Stir in the chopped pecans and cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
Serve the French toast warm, topped with the praline mixture. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 275.2 g | 353% | |
| Saturated Fat | 131.3 g | 656% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1370 mg | 457% | |
| Sodium | 1656 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.5 g | ||
| Protein | 74.7 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.9 mcg | 45% | |
| Calcium | 770 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 1504 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.
