Pin It Golden, fluffy slices of bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, pan-fried to perfection and topped with a vibrant mix of fresh berries and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
- Custard: 4 large eggs
- Custard: 240 ml (1 cup) whole milk
- Custard: 60 ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream
- Custard: 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Custard: 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Custard: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Custard: Pinch of salt
- Bread: 8 slices brioche or challah bread (about 2 cm thick)
- For Cooking: 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Toppings: 200 g (1 1/2 cups) mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- Toppings: 120 ml (1/2 cup) pure maple syrup
- Toppings: Optional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Step 2:
- Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp butter and let it melt.
- Step 3:
- Dip each bread slice into the custard mixture, letting it soak for 10 15 seconds per side. Allow excess to drip off.
- Step 4:
- Place soaked bread slices on the skillet. Cook for 2 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches, adding more butter as needed.
- Step 5:
- Arrange French toast slices on plates. Top generously with fresh berries, drizzle with maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Pin It Required Tools
Mixing bowl Whisk Shallow baking dish Nonstick skillet or griddle Spatula
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs Milk (Dairy) Wheat (Gluten, from bread) Check bread ingredients for potential traces of nuts or soy.
Nutritional Information
Calories 390 Total Fat 15 g Carbohydrates 54 g Protein 11 g
Pin It Your Questions Answered
- → What bread works best for this dish?
Brioche or challah bread, about 2 cm thick, is ideal for soaking custard without falling apart.
- → Can I prepare it dairy-free?
Yes, substitute whole milk and butter with plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free option.
- → How long should the bread soak in the custard?
Dip each slice for about 10–15 seconds per side to absorb the custard evenly without becoming too soggy.
- → What cooking method ensures perfect texture?
Pan-frying in butter over medium heat until golden brown on both sides creates a crisp outside and soft inside.
- → Are there any suggested additions to the custard?
Adding a pinch of cinnamon and pure vanilla extract enriches the custard’s flavor, with lemon zest as an optional twist.