French Toast with Berries and Whipped Cream
Thick slices of bread soaked in a vanilla-egg custard, pan-fried until golden, and topped with fresh berries, whipped cream, and a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-sliced brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup whipped cream
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish, whisk the 3 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and frothy.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and sizzling.
- 3
Dip each of the 4 bread slices into the egg mixture, letting them soak for about 15 seconds per side until saturated but not falling apart.
- 4
Place 2 soaked slices in the skillet and cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden, another 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Transfer to plates and repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 2 bread slices.
- 6
Top each serving with the 1 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup blueberries, then dollop with the 1/2 cup whipped cream.
- 7
Dust with powdered sugar if you like, and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow dish
- whisk
- large skillet
- spatula
- plates
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