Description
Indulge in a decadent breakfast with this delightful Blackberry Compote French Toast recipe. Thick slices of brioche soaked in a vanilla-infused custard, cooked to golden perfection, and topped with a sweet, tangy blackberry compote.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 8 slices brioche or thick-cut bread
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Blackberry Compote:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Blackberry Compote: Combine blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and water in a saucepan. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, smashing some berries, until syrupy. Set aside.
- French Toast: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Dip bread slices in mixture, cook on a skillet until golden. Serve topped with compote and powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a richer custard, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- The compote can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Enhance with whipped cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with compote
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
