Grand Marnier French Toast with Berries & Whipped Cream
Golden, custardy French toast with crisp caramelized edges, dusted with powdered sugar and piled high with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a cloud of whipped cream. Pure weekend breakfast magic.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Serves
Ingredients
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French Toast
- 4–6 slicesthick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 largeeggs
- ½ cupwhole milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbspGrand Marnier
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tbspground cinnamon
- 2–3 tbspunsalted butter, for the pan
- powdered sugar, for dusting
To Serve
- fresh strawberries, sliced
- fresh blueberries
- whipped cream
- maple syrup
Ingredients
French Toast
- 4–6 slicesthick-cut brioche or challah bread
- 4 largeeggs
- ½ cupwhole milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbspGrand Marnier
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 1 tbspground cinnamon
- 2–3 tbspunsalted butter, for the pan
- powdered sugar, for dusting
To Serve
- fresh strawberries, sliced
- fresh blueberries
- whipped cream
- maple syrup
Instructions
Make the Custard
- 1
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and Grand Marnier until smooth and well combined.
Soak the Bread
- 1
Dip each slice of bread into the custard, letting it soak for about 20–30 seconds per side. The bread should be well coated but not falling apart.
Cook
- 1
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt and foam.
- 2
Cook the soaked bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden and caramelized. Work in batches if needed, adding more butter as required.
- 3
Keep finished slices warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the rest.
Serve
- 1
Stack the French toast on a plate. Dust generously with powdered sugar.
- 2
Top with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and blueberries. Drizzle with maple syrup and serve immediately.
Melissa's Notes
Brioche or challah makes the best French toast — the enriched dough soaks up the custard beautifully and caramelizes perfectly. Day-old bread works even better as it absorbs the custard without getting soggy. For extra indulgence, use heavy cream instead of milk in the custard.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (2 slices) — without toppings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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