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Thick slices of  brioche bread, soaked in a custard made of eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt, then fried in butter.  It is delicious served warm, with butter, syrup, confectioner sugar, and fresh fruit.
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HOMEMADE EGGNOG FRENCH TOAST

Thick slices of  brioche bread, soaked in a custard made of eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and salt, then fried in butter.  It is delicious served warm, with butter, syrup, confectioner sugar, and fresh fruit.
Course Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Egg nog French Toast, Homemade French Toast, French Toast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 300kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • EGGNOG MIXTURE:
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch kosher or sea salt
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • FRENCH TOAST:
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • Prepared Eggnog mixture
  • butter to melt in pan about 4-5 Tablespoons
  • 8-10 slices brioche bread
  • 1/4 cup confectioner sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey roasted pecans optional
  • fresh strawberries optional
  • Whipped cream
  • syrup

Instructions

  • Prepare the eggnog mixture:
  • In a medium size bowl, using a hand mixer, beat together, the egg yolks and sugar until thick.
  • In a small saucepan, over low heat, combine the milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt whisking constantly until warm.
  • Slowly, add about a fourth of the milk mixture into the egg yolk, whisking to combine. Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and cook until it starts to thicken, but does not boil. Whisk constantly.
  • Place the heavy cream in a bowl. Strain the egg mixture into the cream. Add vanilla and whisk to combine well. Chill for 1-4 hours.
  • This mixture can be made the night before, but use within 24 hours.
  • Prepare the French Toast:
  • In a large oval shaped or rectangle dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and the eggnog mixture.
  • Melt 2 Tablespoons of butter, over medium heat, on a griddle pan or skillet. Place 2 slices of bread in mixture at a time. Soak about 10 seconds on each side, allow excess to drip off. Place on hot griddle.
  • Cook over low-medium heat until light golden brown on each side, about 3-5 minutes each side.
  • Remove from griddle to serving plate. Sprinkle with confectioner sugar. May top with additional butter, pecans, berries, syrup or whipped topping.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
 
****If eggnog is available to purchase, use 2 cups of it instead of making the eggnog mixture*** Continue following the rest of the recipe as given.