Description
Cream French Toast is a delightful breakfast treat that elevates your mornings with its rich, creamy texture and golden-brown exterior. This simple recipe combines thick slices of brioche or challah soaked in a luscious mixture of eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla. Perfect for lazy weekends or impressing guests, each bite promises a scrumptious experience when topped with fresh fruit or drizzled with maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm topped with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Use day-old bread for better absorption. Experiment with spices like nutmeg for added flavor or try different toppings such as nuts or chocolate chips.