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!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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
• 0 Maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 4

Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped pecans and cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Serve the French toast warm, topped with the praline mixture. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1251.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3907.9

Total Fat 275.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 1370.2mg	0%
Sodium 1655.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 155.5g
Protein 74.7g	0%

Vitamin D 357.6IU	0%
Calcium 770.4mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1504.5mg	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: 62.4%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 30.1%