French Toast with Berry Compote

Name: French Toast with Berry Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 slices thick bread (brioche or challah); 4 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Pinch of salt; Butter for cooking; For compote: 2 cups mixed berries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Thick slices of brioche or challah soaked in cinnamon custard and fried in butter, with a quick warm berry compote.

By Chef Sarah American shared Oct 2, 2026

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Ingredients

8 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Butter for cooking
For compote: 2 cups mixed berries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

8 steps

Step 1
Make the compote: Combine berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until berries break down and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter.
Step 4
Dip each bread slice in egg mixture, coating both sides, but don't oversoak.
Step 5
Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 6
Repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter as needed.
Step 7
Serve hot with warm berry compote, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
Step 8
Top with whipped cream if desired.

Chef Sarah’s note

Use bread that is a day old. Fresh bread goes soggy in the custard; slightly stale bread soaks it up and still holds together.

From The Cooking Cliff Notes https://thecookingcliffnotes.com/recipes/french-toast-with-berry-compote

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