Dessert French Toast

Rich, custardy French toast topped with fresh berries and a warm cinnamon-vanilla sauce—perfect for brunch or dessert.

Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Special Equipment: Large Skillet

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs

• 12 oz evaporated milk, divided

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 4 tbsp sugar, divided

• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

• 1¼ tsp vanilla extract, divided

• Pinch of salt

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

• 2 tsp cornstarch

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 pint fresh berries

Optional: powdered sugar, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream

Directions

1. Mix Custard: Whisk eggs, ½ cup evaporated milk, melted butter, 1 tbsp sugar, cinnamon, ¼ tsp vanilla, and salt.

2. Soak Bread: Coat bread slices in custard, letting them sit 2 minutes per side.

3. Cook Toast: Brown soaked bread in a buttered skillet over medium heat, 2 minutes per side.

4. Make Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk remaining sugar and cornstarch with evaporated milk and cinnamon sticks. Cook until thick. Remove sticks; stir in remaining vanilla.

5. Serve: Plate toast, top with berries, drizzle with sauce, and add optional toppings.