Caramelized French Toast with a Berry Compote

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    8 hrs 15 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    741 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Caramelized French Toast with a Berry Compote

A truly decadent french toast recipe: Caramelized French Toast with a Berry Compote makes the perfect fancy brunch at home recipe!!!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 large egg
  • 2 egg yolk
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • kosher salt pinch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg grated
  • ½ cup white sugar plus 2 extra tablespoons divided
  • 4 country bread 2-inch-thick slices; brioche or challah alternative for French toast
  • 8 tablespoons butter with olive oil and sea salt
  • maple syrup for serving
  • Berry compote for serving

For the Berry Compote

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • ½ cup raspberry
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Combine eggs, egg yolks, milk, cream, salt, vanilla, nutmeg and 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Whisk well until evenly combined.
  2. Place the bread in a shallow dish that will fit the slices snugly. Pour the egg mixture into the dish to soak in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Four hours in, flip the slices carefully to ensure even soaking.
  3. When ready to cook, place a large cast-iron skillet into a 425 degree oven. 
  4. Remove the slices from the dish, letting any excess liquid drip off, and place on a plate. Sprinkle the bread evenly with the remaining ½ cup sugar.
  5. Carefully remove the heated skillet from the oven and add 4 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt to the pan. Spread it around and add the sugar-coated bread, spacing evenly. Reduce heat to 400 degrees and transfer the skillet back into the oven. Cook until the bottoms are evenly toasted and golden brown, 14 to 18 minutes.
  6. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven with an oven mitt, flip the bread and add the remaining 4 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter with Olive Oil & Sea Salt in slivers around the slices. Cook until the bottoms are nicely browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately with the syrup and berry compote.
  7. To make the berry compote: heat blueberries in maple syrup until warm and nearly bursting. Remove from the heat and fold in raspberries.
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Notes

  • You need great thick bread that will stand up to the moisture you’re adding into the recipe.
  • Avoid using stale bread. Fresh bread absorbs the custard better, resulting in a richer flavor and moist texture.
  • Use enough eggs! Thishelps to bind the bread together and gives it a nice golden color when cooked.
  • Don't overcook the french toast. This results in dry, rubbery slices that lack flavor.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 741kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 318mg (106%) Sodium 455mg (19%) Potassium 332mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 46g (92%) Vitamin A 1638IU (33%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 741 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 741kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 318mg 106%
Sodium 455mg 19%
Potassium 332mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 46g 92%
Vitamin A 1638IU 33%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 205mg 21%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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