French Toast Berries Maple (Printer view)

Fluffy cinnamon-vanilla custard bread topped with fresh berries and maple syrup drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Custard

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Bread

08 - 8 slices brioche or challah bread, approximately 3/4 inch thick

→ For Cooking

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Toppings

10 - 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
11 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
12 - Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
02 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
03 - Dip each bread slice into the custard, soaking both sides for 10 to 15 seconds; allow excess liquid to drip off.
04 - Place soaked slices onto the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, adding remaining butter as needed for subsequent batches.
05 - Arrange cooked slices on plates, top evenly with fresh berries, drizzle with maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy to make and quick to prepare
  • Deliciously topped with fresh berries and pure maple syrup
02 -
  • For dairy-free, substitute plant-based milk and butter alternatives
  • Use stale bread for best texture it soaks up more custard without falling apart
03 -
  • Use stale bread for better custard absorption
  • Cook in batches to avoid crowding the skillet
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