Brioche French Toast with Fresh Berry Compote Recipe

Name: Brioche French Toast with Fresh Berry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound mixed fresh berries, such as strawberries and raspberries, sliced (4 cups); 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 6 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; Unsalted butter, for the griddle; Twelve 3/4-inch-thick slices of brioche (from 2 small loaves); Creme fraiche, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound mixed fresh berries, such as strawberries and raspberries, sliced (4 cups)
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
6 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Unsalted butter, for the griddle
Twelve 3/4-inch-thick slices of brioche (from 2 small loaves)
Creme fraiche, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 225.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine the berries with 1/4 cup of the sugar and the water and bring to a simmer.
3
Cook over moderate heat until the berries are softened and the sugar is dissolved, about 8 minutes.
4
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the heavy cream, the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and the ground spices.
5
Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
6
Heat a large cast-iron griddle and lightly butter it.
7
Working in batches, dip half of the brioche in the egg mixture, turning once, until moistened but not soggy.
8
Transfer the bread to the griddle and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
9
Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet, cover loosely with foil and keep warm in the oven while you cook the rest.
10
Serve the French toast with the berry compote and creme fraiche.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound mixed fresh berries, such as strawberries and raspberries, sliced (4 cups), 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons water, 6 large eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Brioche French Toast with Fresh Berry Compote falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brioche French Toast with Fresh Berry Compote

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