The Best Brioche French Toast Recipe

Brioche French toast is a decadent twist on the classic French toast recipe, made using thick slices of brioche bread and a custard-type mixture with brown sugar and cinnamon. This is the Best French Toast recipe with Brioche you’ll ever find!

Brioche French Toast

We never had French Toast growing up, but it’s a dish my husband loves to make from time to time for the whole family. Most of the time, he uses white bread for his homemade French toast and uses a simple egg custard.

But I wanted to change things up with the type of bread and make a more fancy version: French Toast with Brioche Bread.

Brioche Bread French Toast

The richness of the brioche, with its buttery, soft texture, makes it an ideal base for soaking up the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.

Slices of brioche are dipped into a custard mixture of eggs, cream, brown sugar, and a touch of vanilla extract and cinnamon. The slices are then cooked on a hot, buttered griddle or skillet until golden brown on both sides.

The result is toasted brioche with a crisp, slightly caramelized exterior and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior. Add your favorite toppings to this Brioche French toast such as a sweet syrup or fresh fruit.

The combination of the rich brioche and the sweet, custardy coating makes this version of French toast especially decadent and flavorful.

What is Brioche?

Brioche is a type of French pastry bread that is rich, tender, and lightly sweet. It is made with a high proportion of eggs and butter, which gives it a soft, fluffy texture and a golden color.

Brioche is a great option for making pastries, or as a base for gourmet sandwiches and burgers. The bread has a light, airy crumb and a thin, delicate crust, making it versatile for both sweet and savory dishes. And it goes without saying that is the perfect choice for fantastic French toast.

Why You’ll Love French Toast with Brioche Bread

• Buttery brioche bread is the perfect bread for the perfect French toast.
• The brown sugar helps give this French toast a deeper, richer sweetness and pairs wonderfully with the warm spice of the cinnamon.
• You can have a delicious breakfast ready in 30 minutes or less!
• Brioche French Toast is perfect for a special occasion like Christmas morning and Mother’s Day or for something as simple as brunch or a weekday breakfast.
• This Easy Brioche French Toast recipe is a step up from regular French Toast because the use of Brioche bread, heavy cream instead of whole milk and the brown sugar all elevate this to a more luxurious French toast!

Tools Needed:

• Nonstick pan or skillet
• Medium sized bowl
• Spatula and whisk

Ingredients List

These simple ingredients are easy to find and easy to put together to make this special breakfast treat!

Large Eggs – at room temperature

Heavy Cream – this is the same as heavy whipping cream. I don’t recommend using half & half or whole milk for this recipe.

Vanilla Extract

Light Brown Sugar

Ground Cinnamon

Loaf of Brioche Bread – Most major grocery stores and big box stores like Walmart sell brioche bread. You can usually find a brioche loaf in the bakery section near the sweet breads and desserts.

Find the complete recipe with ingredients measurements in the recipe card below.

How to Make Brioche French Toast:

1. The first thing you’ll do is whisk together the eggs, cream, vanilla, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium sized mixing bowl. Make sure the eggs are thoroughly beaten and there are not any clumps of dry cinnamon in the mixture.
2. Heat a nonstick pan or skillet over medium heat for a few minutes. 
3. Dip both sides of a piece of bread in the egg mixture and then gently place it in the frying pan. Cook the French toast for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
4. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining slices of bread
5. Serve and enjoy!

Pro Tips

• You can add some nonstick cooking spray or a tablespoon of butter to the pan to help prevent the french toast from sticking.
• If it’s easier for you, you can mix up the sweet egg custard in a bowl, then pour it into a shallow dish or even a baking sheet to dip the thick sliced bread.
• Use a large skillet or hot griddle to cook more French bread at one time so it’s ready even faster! 
• Most major grocery stores like Walmart sell brioche bread. You can usually find it in the bakery section near the sweet breads and desserts.
• If you have a brioche recipe you really like then feel free to use homemade bread instead. Make sure you cut your bread into even slices so they cook the same.
• Don’t let your brioche sit in the egg mixture for too long. Brioche is very very absorbent and this can cause it to become soggy. Only dip your fresh bread right before you put it in the pan.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve your Cinnamon Brioche French toast topped with powdered sugar and warm maple syrup. You can also serve it with whipped cream and fresh berries or even a dollop of mascarpone or whipped cream cheese.
• This delicious French toast is best served fresh!
• This would be a great recipe for any breakfast or brunch.

Storage Directions

Refrigerator. If you have any leftovers they can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container or tightly covered in plastic wrap.

Reheating. Leftover French toast can be reheated in the microwave for about 40 seconds, flipping halfway through. I like to reheat no more than 2 pieces at a time.

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