Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of churro cinnamon sugar French toast topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. This brunch favorite combines the warmth of cinnamon, the sweetness of sugar, and the richness of cream cheese for a truly unforgettable breakfast experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast:
- 8 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frying)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Icing:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the French Toast: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Dip bread slices in the custard mixture, ensuring they soak but do not become soggy.
- Coat and Fry: Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Fry soaked bread in butter until golden; coat slices in cinnamon sugar.
- Make the Cream Cheese Icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle warm French toast with cream cheese icing. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the bread before dipping.
- Substitute brioche with Texas toast or thick white bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
