How To Make French Toast With Fresh Mixed Berries
Learn how to make French Toast with fresh mixed berries. It's easy and ideal for breakfast, brunch or your next French Themed Party.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 c. fresh blackberries
- 1 c. fresh raspberries
- 1 lime, juice and zest, preferably organic
- 1/4 powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 t. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. whole milk
- 1/2 t. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 t. ground nutmeg
- 8 slices sourdough bread, slightly hardened*
Instructions
- Combine the fresh berries, lime juice, lime zest, and powdered sugar in a large bowl and gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a medium bowl and stir to combine.
- Soak the prepared bread in the egg mixture for 4-5 seconds per side, then transfer to a rimmed bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add two or three slices of the soaked bread to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown on each side. Remove from skillet and repeat this process with the remaining bread slices.
- To serve, transfer the French toast onto individual plates and top with some of the fresh berry mixture and some powdered sugar and/or real maple syrup. Offer some crispy bacon or sausage links on the side, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Any combination of fresh berries can be used for this recipe, including strawberries and blueberries, as well as the blackberries and raspberries shown here.
*To harden, leave the sliced bread on the counter for several hours to overnight or place on a baking sheet in a warm (lowest setting) oven for 5-10 minutes.
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