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.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 3

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
• 0 for serving Maple syrup
• 0 optional garnish Powdered sugar
• 0 optional garnish Fresh berries

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and smooth.

Step 2

Pour the custard mixture into a shallow dish, such as a pie plate, to make dipping the bread easier.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Carefully transfer the soaked bread slice to the hot skillet. Repeat with additional slices, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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

Serving size	(1104.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2647.9

Total Fat 111.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1060.6mg	0%
Sodium 1582.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 357.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 227.6g
Protein 60.4g	0%

Vitamin D 217.7IU	0%
Calcium 425.7mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 892.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.5%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 53.5%