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Brioche French Toast

Treat yourself to this decadent Brioche French Toast soon. Fluffy brioche bread soaked in a heavy cream and egg batter with a hint of sugar and cinnamon. Fry these until golden and serve with your favourite toppings.

A stack of french toast with butter and berries.
Brioche French Toast

If you are a French Toast fan, you’ll want to make this one soon! As much as I love my regular French Toast recipe, this one is elevated to delicious new heights. The richness of the Brioche bread soaked in the heavy cream is absolutely delicious!

Brioche french toast on a plate with berries.
Brioche French Toast

What Is This French Toast Recipe Like

  • Difficulty – This is a very easy recipe and any beginner cook can take it on! It’s also quick and can be on your table in 15 minutes!
  • Taste – If you’ve any any kind of French Toast, you will love this recipe. Brioche bread is just a little richer and sweeter than normal bread.
  • Serving – I made 6 good sized pieces of brioche French toast with this recipe. I could have probably stretched it even further as I had a little batter left over. You can easily adjust serving size in the recipe card at the end of the post.
French toast on a plate with berries and butter.
Brioche French Toast

Ingredients

  • Brioche bread – Brioche is an enriched bread, and it works fantastic for French toast
  • Cream – Heavy whipping cream creates a very rich and decadent French toast batter.
  • Eggs – To get a rich French toast batter, you need to use eggs. For this recipe, I used 4 large eggs.
  • Sugar – A small amount of sugar is added to the batter for a little sweetness.
  • Vanilla extract – Enhances the flavour in the French toast batter.
  • Ground cinnamon – Adds a great flavour to this Brioche French Toast.
  • Toppings – I topped my French toast with butter, maple syrup and fresh strawberries. Feel free to use your own favourite toppings.

NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card!

Ingredients to make french toast with brioche bread.
Brioche French Toast Recipe

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients for batter – In a large shallow bowl, combine the cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  2. Heat skillet and soak the bread – Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter to the skillet. While the skillet is heating up, dip the brioche bread in the batter. Place the slices in the bowl and soak each side for just about 5 seconds and then flip to coat the other side.
  3. Cook french toast – Add the soaked bread to the hot skillet and cook for about 2 – 3 minutes until golden and a little crisp. Then flip and cook the other side for 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on a baking tray or plate to keep warm while you cook the rest.
  4. Serve – Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.

Recipe Tips

  • Prep in advance – You can make the batter in advance and keep it stored in the fridge covered for two days.
  • Watch soaking time – Don’t soak the bread too long, or you may end up with soggy French toast. I soaked mine for just a about 5 seconds per side.
  • Cook over moderate heat – Avoid having the heat too high, or you risk burning the toast while it’s cooking through.
French toast with berries, maple syrup and butter.
Brioche French Toast Recipe

Substitutions

  • Brioche breadย โ€“ If you donโ€™t have brioche bread, you can use any kind ofย white sandwich loaf bread or challah bread.
  • Heavy cream – I used heavy cream which is the same as whipping cream. You can use half and half, whole milk, or even semi skimmed or skimmed milk. Keep in mind results will vary a little if you use lighter milk.
Brioche bread cut into slices and served with berries.
Brioche French Toast

Serving

Servingย โ€“ You can serve this atย Breakfast/Brunchย  any day of the week or for a special event. Serve it up with maple syrup, butter, fresh berries, whipped cream,ย Homemade Caramel Sauceย orย Lemon Curd.

French toast on a white plate with berries.
Brioche French Toast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brioche bread?

Brioche bread is a pastry type bread that originates from France. It has a high egg content and and light crumb.

Where does Brioche bread originate from?

Brioche bread originally comes from France.

Can you make French toast batter in advance?

Yes you can make French toast batter in advance up to two days before using. Just keep in stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

French toast on a plate with berries.
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Brioche French Toast

Treat yourself to this decadent Brioche French Toast soon. Fluffy brioche bread soaked in a heavy cream and egg batter with a hint of sugar and cinnamon. Fry these until golden and serve with your favourite toppings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: brioche bread, quick breakfast, sweet breakfast
Servings: 6 slices of French toast
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 sliced brioche bread
  • butter for cooking
  • toppings of your choice to serve

Instructions

  • In a large shallow bowl, combine the cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter to the skillet. While the skillet is heating up, dip the brioche bread in the batter. Place the slices in the bowl and soak each side for just about 5 seconds and then flip to coat the other side.
  • Add the soaked bread to the hot skillet and cook for about 2 – 3 minutes until golden and a little crisp. Then flip and cook the other side for 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and place on a baking tray or plate to keep warm while you cook the rest.
  • Serve hot with butter and maple syrup.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Brioche French Toast
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 228 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 158mg53%
Sodium 55mg2%
Potassium 76mg2%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 618IU12%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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