Strawberry French Toast
Strawberry French toast is a light and airy alternative to traditional French toast that boasts just the right amount of sweetness and richness. Eggy, creamy French toast is topped with sugar-soaked strawberries and whipped cream to create soft silky layers. Perfect for a brunch or a quiet breakfast at home, the recipe can be halved and doubled easily.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries quartered
- 4 large eggs
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- several pinches of kosher salt
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 8 ½ inch slices of challah or brioche
- 4-6 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Whisk together 4 eggs, 1 ½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Arrange slices of bread in a shallow baking dish in one layer. You may need two baking dishes.
- Cover bread with custard mixture for 20-30 minutes, flipping the bread halfway through the soaking period.
- Wash and dry 2 cups of strawberries.
- Top and quarter strawberries and toss in 1/3 cup granulated sugar and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Whip 1 cup chilled heavy cream for 2 minutes, or until thick and stiff peaks form. Put in the fridge until ready to use.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons butter in a large non-stick skillet on medium heat until melted.
- Place several slices of bread in the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all slices of bread are made
- Assemble French toasts with macerated strawberries and whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 45.97gProtein: 9.14gFat: 28.28gSaturated Fat: 16.06gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 26.4g
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