Rum French Toast Crunch
Elevate your breakfast game with this irresistible Rum French Toast Crunch, a decadent twist on a beloved classic. Thick slices of brioche or challah are soaked in a rich custard infused with dark rum, vanilla, and cinnamon for a flavor-packed foundation. The magic happens when these slices are pressed into crushed cinnamon cereal, adding a delightfully crispy coating. Pan-fried to golden perfection in buttery bliss, each serving is dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with warm maple syrup. Garnish with fresh berries for a pop of color and freshness. Perfect for special occasions or a luxurious weekend brunch, this unique recipe combines the comforting warmth of French toast with the playful crunch of cinnamon cereal—breakfast has never been this indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices Thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dark rum
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Crushed cinnamon cereal (like Cinnamon Toast Crunch)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup
- 1 cup Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, dark rum, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
Pour the crushed cinnamon cereal into a shallow dish or plate and set aside.
Dip one slice of bread at a time into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated but not overly soaked. Let any excess drip off.
Press both sides of the coated bread gently into the crushed cinnamon cereal, ensuring it sticks to create a crunchy coating.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
Place 2-3 slices of prepared bread into the skillet (depending on the size of your skillet) and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Add more butter as needed for subsequent batches.
Repeat with the remaining slices of bread until all are cooked.
Dust the finished French toast with powdered sugar and serve warm with maple syrup and fresh berries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.7 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.2 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 861 mg | 287% | |
| Sodium | 1666 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 465.9 g | 169% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 316.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.7 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.8 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 835 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1252 mg | 27% | |
*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.
