Description
Rich eggnog french toast blends holiday nostalgia with classic breakfast comfort. Cinnamon-spiced bread soaks in creamy eggnog custard, creating a festive morning treat you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) eggnog
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
- 2 tbsps (30 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Custard Preparation: Whisk eggs, eggnog, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a wide bowl until smooth and well-integrated, creating a fragrant, velvety base for the french toast.
- Bread Soaking: Immerse bread slices into the custard mixture, allowing each piece to absorb the rich, spiced liquid for 20-30 seconds per side, ensuring complete flavor penetration.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium temperature, melting butter to create a golden, slightly crisp cooking surface that enhances caramelization.
- Cooking Process: Arrange custard-coated bread slices on the heated surface, spacing them to promote even browning and prevent steaming; cook for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a deep golden-brown exterior and custardy interior.
- Serving and Garnishing: Transfer cooked french toast to a warm plate and embellish with a delicate powdered sugar dusting, maple syrup drizzle, dollop of whipped cream, or a scatter of fresh seasonal berries for a luxurious and visually appealing presentation.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose thick-cut, slightly stale bread like brioche or challah for maximum custard absorption and rich, tender texture.
- Avoid Soggy Disappointment: Don’t oversoak bread; 20-30 seconds per side prevents bread from falling apart and ensures perfect custard penetration.
- Temperature Control: Maintain medium heat for even caramelization; too high causes burning, too low results in pale, undercooked French toast.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Substitute eggnog with coconut milk or almond milk mixed with extra spices for a lactose-free version that maintains rich flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg