French Toast with Berries

Ingredients

• 6 piece6 thick slices brioche bread — day-old works best
• 3 piece3 large eggs
• 180 ml3/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp1 tbsp butter, for cooking — plus more as needed
• 225 g1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) — sliced if using strawberries
• 60 ml1/4 cup maple syrup, for serving

Steps

1. 1In a wide shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.prep-ahead
2. 2Rinse and slice the berries as needed; set aside for topping.prep-ahead
3. 3Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt about 1 teaspoon of butter to coat the surface.
4. 4Dip each brioche slice into the egg custard, letting it soak for about 15-20 seconds per side so it absorbs the liquid without falling apart.
5. 5Place soaked slices onto the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and cooked through (egg custard fully set, no runny egg remaining).
6. 6Add more butter to the pan between batches as needed and repeat with remaining bread slices.
7. 7Plate the French toast, top generously with fresh mixed berries, and drizzle with warm maple syrup before serving immediately.