Ingredients
- brioche bread, stale; 2/3 inch thick4 slice
- egg, beaten1
- cream cheese2 tbsp
- salt1 pinch
- unsalted butter, divided2 tbsp
- heavy cream1/4 cup
- granulated sugar1/4 cup
- pure vanilla extract, pure2 tsp
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 5 steps
Spread cream cheese on half the bread. Press into sort of a sandwich and set aside.
Combine egg, vanilla, cream, sugar, and salt in a pie pan. Add bread "sandwiches" to mixture and coat both sides.
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a small nonstick skillet heated between medium and medium high. Add 1 "sandwich" to pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Remove from pan. Melt remaining butter and repeat.
Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh fruit.
Region evidence: recipe text — “French Toast”
