If you’re looking for a brunch recipe that feels luxurious but takes just minutes to prepare, Cinnamon Brioche French Toast is the answer.
Soft, buttery brioche soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon custard and cooked until golden creates the ultimate breakfast treat. Top it with warm maple syrup, fresh berries, and a whisper of whipped cream, and you’ve got a café-worthy plate right at home.
This recipe is easy enough for weekday mornings yet impressive enough for festive holiday brunches or Mother’s Day.
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Cinnamon French Toast Made With Brioche Is Heaven
One of my fondest memories growing up as a kid was waking up in the morning at our family cottage in Muskoka and smelling French Toast sizzling in the kitchen.
My father’s favourite brunch dish is French Toast, which he traditionally prepared for breakfast on our birthdays. He’d whisk a few eggs together with milk, festive spices and then dredge thick sliced of Italian loaf. He’d fry each side of the egg-soaked bread in butter and then top with sliced berries, banana and Canadian maple syrup.
I’ve published several French Toast recipes with slight variations: Buttermilk French Toast, Sourdough French Toast, and decadent Baileys French Toast.
In this mouth-watering brunch experiment I wanted to use thick slices of fluffy and buttery brioche bread with a homemade custard flavoured with ground cinnamon. The perfect pairing with a frothy cappuccino in the morning.
Why You’ll Love Cinnamon Brioche French Toast
- Uses rich, bakery-style brioche for a soft, custardy interior
- Simple ingredients you likely already have at home
- Naturally sweet and aromatic thanks to vanilla and cinnamon
- Perfect for toppings like syrup, whipped cream, or berries
- Ready in under 20 minutes
How To Make Brioche French Toast
Follow these simple steps for golden, restaurant-quality Cinnamon French Toast at home:
- Make The Egg Dip: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip The Brioche: Dip each brioche slice into the custard, allowing it to soak for a few seconds per side. Brioche absorbs liquid quickly, so avoid soaking for too long.
- Cook Until Golden: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Cook the soaked slices for 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crisp at the edges.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with warm maple syrup, add fresh berries, or layer on whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Tips for Perfect Brioche French Toast
- Use slightly stale brioche: it holds the custard better.
- Cook on medium heat: to avoid burning the butter.
- Whisk well: so the cinnamon incorporates evenly.
- Use thick slices: (¾–1 inch) for the best texture.
- If serving a crowd, have a baking sheet or cooling rack resting in your oven at 200 F to keep warm before serving.
Topping Ideas
While maple syrup and berries are classics, try these other variations:
- Caramelized bananas
- Honey and toasted pecans
- Nutella and strawberries
- Lemon curd
- Vanilla whipped cream
- A drizzle of Baileys
What To Serve With Cinnamon French Toast
The iconic brunch dish pairs beautifully with both sweet and savoury breakfast sides:
- Crispy bacon or breakfast sausage
- Hash browns or home fries
- Baked beans
- Scrambled or fried eggs
- Fresh fruit salad
- Greek yogurt with honey
- A latte or iced coffee
Cinnamon Brioche French Toast
Equipment
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- Large Nonstick Skillet
- Flipper
Ingredients
- 8 slices Brioche Bread
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1/3 cup Buttermilk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1 cup Fresh Berries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200F.
- Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a casserole dish.
- Dip thick slices of brioche bread into egg mixture, being sure to coat evenly on both sides.
- Preheat non-stick pan over medium heat and add a dab of butter. Once butter is melted add 2 slices of Brioche French Toast at a time. Let each side fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Store French Toast in preheated oven on a baking sheet to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Serve Cinnamon French Toast with fresh berries and drizzle of maple syrup.
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