Heavenly Brioche French Toast with Vanilla Bean

Heavenly Brioche French Toast with Vanilla Bean

Thick brioche slices soak up a silky vanilla bean custard before turning golden and crisp in butter.

Total 35 min Makes 4 servings Calories 460/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

Rich brioche bread is soaked in a custard infused with real vanilla bean and a touch of cinnamon, then pan-fried until the edges turn golden and crisp while the center stays soft and custardy. It's a weekend brunch centerpiece best finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and warm maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • 8 thick slices brioche bread, slightly stale
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup, for serving

Method

  1. In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and uniform.

  2. Arrange the brioche slices in a single layer in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture evenly over the top.

  3. Let the bread soak, turning each slice once halfway through, until fully saturated but not falling apart.

  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming.

  5. Working in batches of two or three slices, cook the soaked brioche until deep golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes.

  6. Flip each slice and cook until golden brown and the center is set, about 3 minutes more.

  7. Transfer the cooked slices to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm. Add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet and repeat with the remaining brioche.

  8. Dust the warm French toast with powdered sugar and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.

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    Heavenly Brioche French Toast with Vanilla Bean

    Rich brioche bread is soaked in a custard infused with real vanilla bean and a touch of cinnamon, then pan-fried until the edges turn golden and crisp while the center stays soft and custardy. It's a weekend brunch centerpiece best finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and warm maple syrup.

    35 min 4 servings 460 cal

    Ingredients

    • 8 thick slices brioche bread, slightly stale
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1/4 cup heavy cream
    • 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
    • 1/2 cup maple syrup, for serving

    Method

    1. 1

      In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and uniform.

    2. 2

      Arrange the brioche slices in a single layer in a baking dish and pour the custard mixture evenly over the top.

    3. 3

      Let the bread soak, turning each slice once halfway through, until fully saturated but not falling apart.

    4. 4

      Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat until melted and foaming.

    5. 5

      Working in batches of two or three slices, cook the soaked brioche until deep golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes.

    6. 6

      Flip each slice and cook until golden brown and the center is set, about 3 minutes more.

    7. 7

      Transfer the cooked slices to a plate and tent loosely with foil to keep warm. Add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet and repeat with the remaining brioche.

    8. 8

      Dust the warm French toast with powdered sugar and serve immediately with warm maple syrup.