Strawberry French Toast

Brioche French toast layered with strawberries, whipped cream, and a sweet strawberry sugar crust.

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Servings 4
Calories 717

Ingredients
 

Strawberry Sugar mixture

  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freeze-dried strawberry powder *

Strawberry Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons freeze-dried strawberry powder

French Toast

  • 8 slices brioche
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 oz strawberries about 4-5 strawberries
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla paste
  • 1 egg

Toppings

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

Strawberry Sugar

  • Combine sugar and strawberry powder* in a small bowl and mix.

Strawberry Whipped Cream

  • To make the whipped cream, place heavy cream and powdered sugar in a bowl. Whisk to soft peaks. Add the strawberry powder and whisk to medium peaks.

French

  • Cut the brioche slices in half on the diagonal. Place brioche slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Flip brioche slices and bake for 4 minutes, or until lightly toasted on both sides.
  • In a wide bowl, whisk the egg.
  • Combine half and half, strawberries, sugar, and vanilla paste in a blender and blend just until smooth. Add the mixture to the egg and whisk to combine.
  • Heat a skillet on medium heat. Add one teaspoon of butter, or enough to lightly coat the bottom of a pan.
  • Dip half of the brioche slices in the egg mixture, and place in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Add another teaspoon of butter, flip, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the top-facing side of the brioche with 1/4 teaspoon of the strawberry sugar mixture. Flip and cook for 15-30 seconds, or until the sugar mixture starts to melt. Sprinkle the other side with cinnamon sugar mixture. Flip and cook 15-30 seconds. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining bread.
  • Serve with strawberry whipped cream, strawberry syrup, and fresh berries.

Notes

*Note: To make strawberry powder, use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to grind freeze-dried strawberries into a powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 717kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 13gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 264mgSodium: 434mgPotassium: 233mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1925IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg
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