CLASSIC CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST: Indulge in Pure Bliss!
Indulge in pure bliss with this classic cinnamon french toast recipe, featuring golden, fluffy, and cinnamon-kissed slices that are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 thick slices brioche or Texas toast
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, soaking both sides for a few seconds without making it too soggy.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook soaked bread 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Dust generously with powdered sugar and top with whipped cream.
- Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled over the top.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for the best texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning.
- Let the toast rest 1 minute before serving for perfect fluffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g