Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic breakfast with this Red Velvet French Toast recipe. Thick-cut brioche or challah bread slices are dipped in a rich, red velvet-flavored custard made with cocoa powder, cinnamon, and a touch of red food coloring, then pan-cooked to golden perfection. Topped with a luscious cream cheese drizzle and served with maple syrup or whipped cream, this comforting dish is perfect for a special morning treat or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Custard
- 4 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for cooking)
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
For Serving
- Maple syrup or whipped cream
- Fresh berries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, red food coloring, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of unsalted butter to grease the surface, ensuring the French toast will cook evenly without sticking.
- Dip the bread: Take each slice of thick-cut brioche or challah bread and dip it into the prepared custard mixture, coating both sides thoroughly but without letting it soak too long to prevent sogginess.
- Cook the French toast: Place the coated bread slices onto the heated skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and the center is cooked through. Add more butter to the skillet as needed when cooking additional slices.
- Prepare the cream cheese drizzle: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and drizzleable. Adjust the consistency by adding extra cream if necessary.
- Serve the French toast: Serve each French toast slice warm, drizzled generously with the cream cheese glaze. Top with maple syrup or whipped cream, and optionally garnish with fresh berries for added flavor and color.
Notes
- Use thick-cut brioche or challah for the best texture and flavor.
- Avoid soaking the bread too long in the custard to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust red food coloring to achieve your desired depth of red color.
- Fresh berries make a beautiful and tasty garnish, adding freshness to the dish.
- Ensure the skillet is at medium heat to cook the toast evenly without burning.
