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Brioche French Toast

Irresistible Brioche French Toast with Blueberry Bliss

This Brioche French Toast, paired with homemade blueberry compote, transforms breakfast into an indulgent experience that's quick and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast
  • 8 slices Brioche or challah
  • 4 large Eggs free-range or organic preferred
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Blueberry Compote
  • 2 cups Blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Sugar adjust based on sweetness
  • 1 Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Water

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • whisk
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Dip brioche slices in custard, coating both sides, and let excess drip off.
  4. Place dipped brioche in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown and crispy.
  5. Serve immediately with warm blueberry compote on top and optional powdered sugar or maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make the blueberry compote ahead for easier morning assembly. Store it in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

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