Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of churro-inspired French toast topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. This recipe combines the warmth of cinnamon sugar with a creamy finish for a breakfast treat that is sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast:
- 4 large slices of thick-cut brioche or Texas toast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare French Toast Batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Icing: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth; set aside.
- Cook French Toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Dip bread slices in egg mixture, then cook in the skillet until golden brown.
- Coat French Toast: Dip cooked slices in cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve: Drizzle with cream cheese icing and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra churro crunch, toast the coated French toast in the oven for 5 minutes at 350°F after dipping in cinnamon sugar.
- Add fresh berries for a fruity touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
