Cinnamon Brioche French Toast
Soft and buttery, this Cinnamon Brioche French Toast is packed with warm cinnamon flavor, with crisp golden edges and a fluffy center. It’s an easy, indulgent breakfast perfect for weekend brunches, holidays, or slower family mornings.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 20 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 4
- 🍽 Calories: 573 kcals
- 📋Main Ingredients: Cinnamon, milk, sugar, vanilla, butter, and Brioche bread.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Nut-free and can be made dairy-free.
- ⭐ Why You’ll Love It: The buttery brioche creates perfectly fluffy slices with crisp edges and rich homemade flavor.
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One of the best things about this homemade cinnamon French toast is how the thick slices soak up the custard mixture without becoming soggy. Using brioche bread gives the French toast that rich, buttery texture with crisp golden edges while still staying soft in the middle. Cooking it over medium heat also helps the center cook through evenly without burning the outside too quickly.
This fluffy brioche French toast recipe works just as well for holiday breakfasts as it does for simple weekend brunches. I love serving it with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of this old-fashioned blueberry pancake syrup for extra flavor. Slightly stale brioche actually works best, too, since it absorbs the custard while still holding its shape beautifully during cooking.
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- A Quick Look At The Recipe
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- Ways To Enjoy It
- Cinnamon Brioche French Toast FAQs
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Items and Substitutions
- Brioche Bread: This kind of bread has a slight sweetness to it, and its thickness makes it ideal for soaking up custard without falling apart. Slightly stale bread is best, so leave it open on the counter the night before you need it!
- Butter: In a pinch, oil can work, but butter gives more of a golden finish to the bread.
- Whole Milk: Any milk will work for the base of the French toast, but whole milk will add a richer taste.
- Make it dairy-free: To make this thick Brioche French toast allergy-friendly, use tallow in place of the butter and coconut milk from a carton for the milk. You’ll get roughly the same taste and texture. These are what I use in my easy Oreo pancakes recipe, too.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Tools you’ll need
Before starting the recipe, you’ll want to have all your kitchen essentials ready. I recommend having the following items:
Flavors To Try
There are so many ways to transform this French toast recipe into something slightly new! Below are a few of our favorites.
- Flavor the Custard: Add spices like nutmeg or cardamom, or mix in flavored extracts like almond or orange to the custard.
- Stuff the Brioche: Create a stuffed French toast by adding cream cheese, jam, or Nutella between slices before dipping in the custard.
- Make It Savory: Skip the sugar and cinnamon, and top with fried eggs in the air fryer, avocado, or smoked salmon for a savory version.
How To Make Cinnamon Brioche French Toast
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Add the cinnamon and sugar.
Step 2: Dip one slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides, about 3 to 4 seconds each side.
Step 3: Place in the skillet. If your pan is big enough for more slices, add more egg-dipped bread slices.
Step 4: Cook each side for 2-3 minutes. Wipe out the pan and do the next batch, adding ½ tablespoon of butter each time.
Note
Use slightly stale brioche. Day-old bread absorbs the custard mixture without becoming too soggy, resulting in perfectly textured slices. Also, cook the toast over medium heat to allow the inside to cook through while achieving a golden, caramelized exterior.
Helpful Hints
Pro tip: Don’t Over-Soak!
Dip the bread just long enough to coat it without becoming mushy.
- Cook on Medium Heat: Use medium heat to ensure the center cooks through without burning the outside too quickly.
- Butter the Pan Generously: Melted butter adds flavor and prevents sticking, but don’t let it brown too much before adding the bread.
- Preheat the Pan: Start with a warm pan so the toast cooks consistently from the first batch to the last.
- Serve Immediately: Brioche French toast is best enjoyed hot and fresh, with your favorite toppings added right before serving.
- Storing leftovers: Let the slices cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: You can also freeze them for up to 2 months by layering parchment paper between slices to prevent sticking.
- Reheating: Warm them in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or pop them in a toaster or skillet for a few minutes on each side to restore their crisp edges. Avoid microwaving if possible, as it can make the toast soggy.
Ways To Enjoy It
Brioche French toast is easy to customize depending on whether you want a simple breakfast or a more indulgent brunch spread. Here’s a few ways we serve it:
- Keep it classic with warm maple syrup, powdered sugar, and a side of eggs or bacon for a balanced breakfast.
- Add fruity toppings like this raspberry compote recipe for a sweet, slightly tart flavor that pairs perfectly with the buttery brioche.
- Try fresh fruits like berries or bananas, whipped cream, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce for a unique twist.
- For special occasions, serve it with yogurt, coffee drinks like an iced white chocolate mocha recipe, or brunch sides to turn it into a full restaurant-style breakfast at home.
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Cinnamon Brioche French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche bread sliced into 8-10 slices
- 3-4 tablespoons butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium low to medium heat.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add ½ tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
- Dip one slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides – about 3-4 seconds each side. Place in the skillet and cook each side for 2-3 minutes. If your pan is big enough for more slices, repeat the step above.
- Wipe out the pan and do the next batch, adding ½ tablespoon of butter each time.
- Keep cooked slices warm in a 200-degree oven while the rest cook.
- Serve topped with a spoonful or two of the blueberry sauce.
Notes
- Lightly stale brioche absorbs the custard without falling apart
- Keep the stove temperature under medium to prevent the outside from getting done before the middle.
- A quick dip in the egg mixture is all that’s needed. If you let it sit too long, it will be too soggy and fall apart.
- For leftovers, reheating in the oven or air fryer helps bring back the crisp edges better than microwaving.
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Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Shallow Bowl
- whisk
- Large skillet
- Pancake Turner
