Description
Delight in this rich and indulgent Custard French Toast featuring thick cut brioche soaked in a luscious cinnamon-sugar custard and pan-caramelized for a perfect golden finish. Served with butter and pure maple syrup, this recipe promises a luxurious breakfast or brunch experience.
Ingredients
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Custard Mixture
- 4 large Egg Yolks
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Half and Half
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar (plus more for dusting and serving)
Bread and Cooking
- 1 loaf thick cut Brioche Bread (9-10 slices)
- Vegetable Oil, for cooking
- Unsalted Butter, for cooking and serving
Serving
- Maple Syrup, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a bowl, mix 1 cup sugar with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Optionally add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Transfer to a sugar shaker or an empty spice jar for easy dusting later.
- Make Custard: In a large bowl or shallow dish, whisk together egg yolks, vanilla extract, half and half, heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon sugar until frothy and custard is well combined.
- Heat Pan: Place a 10-12 inch skillet on medium-low heat. Add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter to coat the pan evenly.
- Soak Bread: Dip each brioche slice into the custard mixture, turning 3-4 times over 20-30 seconds to fully saturate the bread.
- Cook French Toast: Place two soaked slices in the hot skillet. Dust the top side with cinnamon sugar. Cook until golden brown, then carefully flip so the sugared side is down. Dust the cooked side with more cinnamon sugar. When the second side is golden and cinnamon sugar caramelized, flip the toast again and cook until the sugar caramelization is complete. Increase heat to medium after the first flip if needed to achieve caramelization.
- Repeat Cooking: Remove cooked toasts and continue the process with remaining slices.
- Serve: Top each slice with additional cinnamon sugar, a pat of butter, and drizzle with pure maple syrup to enjoy.
Notes
- This Custard French Toast with caramelized cinnamon sugar is a result of extensive testing for the best French toast ever – rich, flavorful, and perfectly caramelized.
- Adding nutmeg and salt to the cinnamon sugar mixture enhances the flavor complexity.
- Use thick cut brioche for the best texture and absorption of the custard.
- Adjust heat carefully to caramelize sugar without burning.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 168 mg
