Decadent Fluffy French Toast with Caramelized Strawberries

Ingredients

For the French Toast:
- 4 slices of brioche bread, 1-inch thick
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the Caramelized Strawberries:
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the custard mixture for French toast:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined and smooth.

2. Soak the bread:
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each slice of brioche in the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated. Let the bread soak for about 20 seconds on each side.

3. Cook the French toast:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Once the butter is bubbling, place the soaked bread slices in the skillet.
- Cook each side for approximately 3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

4. Caramelize the strawberries:
- In a separate saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add the strawberries and sprinkle them with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Cook and stir occasionally until the strawberries begin to soften and the sugar caramelizes, forming a syrup-like consistency, about 5 minutes.

5. Assemble the dish:
- Place the golden-brown French toast slices on serving plates.
- Top each slice with a spoonful of caramelized strawberries.
- Optionally, drizzle with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar for added sweetness and presentation.

Total Time

PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Breakfast

Keywords

French toast, caramelized strawberries, breakfast recipe, brioche bread, easy brunch, sweet breakfast, gourmet toast, quick breakfast, flavored french toast, decadent breakfast

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total 960 calories

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