Description
A festive twist on classic French toast, Gingerbread French Toast features fluffy brioche slices soaked in a spiced, molasses-infused custard and cooked to golden perfection. Warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves evoke cozy holiday flavors. Serve immediately with butter and pure maple syrup for a delightful fall or holiday breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 slices brioche bread
Custard Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- 2 Tbsp confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs thoroughly until fully broken up. Add the half and half, molasses, confectioner's sugar, and all the spices. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
- Preheat the cooking surface: If using an electric griddle, preheat it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If using a stovetop pan, heat it over medium to medium-high heat. Lightly oil or butter the cooking surface to prevent sticking.
- Soak the bread slices: Dip each slice of brioche into the custard mixture, soaking for about 10 seconds on each side to allow the bread to absorb the flavors without becoming too soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Place each soaked slice on the hot griddle or pan. Cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side or until the slices are golden brown. Maintain a medium heat so the bread cooks through evenly without burning the outside.
- Serve immediately: Transfer the cooked French toast to plates and serve right away with butter and pure maple syrup for a warm, flavorful breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use brioche bread for the best soft and rich texture that absorbs the custard beautifully.
- Adjust soaking time slightly if bread is very fresh or stale to avoid sogginess or dryness.
- Maintain medium heat to ensure the French toast cooks through evenly without burning.
- Try topping with whipped cream, fresh berries, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
- Leftover French toast can be refrigerated and gently reheated in a pan or oven for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
