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Plate of golden brown brioche French toast topped with raspberries, whipped cream, butter, and powdered sugar.
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Brioche French Toast

When I’m in the mood for something a little extra at breakfast, this brioche French toast is my go-to. It’s rich, fluffy, and pan-fried to golden perfection—with a crisp edge and a soft, custardy center that feels like a total treat.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Krista Teigen

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 slices brioche bread
  • Butter

Toppings (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish.
    3/4 cup milk, 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, Pinch of salt
    Shallow white dish filled with egg and milk custard mixture, surrounded by brioche slices, raspberries, butter, and whipped cream.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt a couple pats of butter on the skillet and swirl it around.*
    Butter
  • Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture. Flip so both sides are coated.
    8 slices brioche bread
    Brioche slice being dipped into custard mixture with tongs, surrounded by ingredients like butter, raspberries, and whipped cream.
  • Let excess coating drop off. Then, transfer each slice of bread onto the skillet. Cook for a minute or two on each side until golden brown.
    Two slices of brioche French toast cooking in a skillet, golden brown and crisping on the edges.
  • Top the French toast with maple syrup, fresh berries, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
    Maple syrup, Fresh berries, Powdered sugar, Whipped cream
    Fully plated French toast with raspberries, whipped cream, butter, and powdered sugar, surrounded by extra toppings and gold utensils.

Notes

*Butter adds flavor and helps create that gorgeous golden crust. Add fresh butter between batches if needed, and swirl it to coat the pan evenly before adding more slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 2slices | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 248mg | Sodium: 384mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 853IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg