Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf challah or brioche bread (cut into thick slices)
- 2 cups half-and-half or heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
- 2 to 3 large peaches (sliced)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip each slice of the bread into the custard mixture for about 20 seconds on each side.
- Heat a griddle over medium-low heat, greasing it with butter before cooking the slices for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- While cooking, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until soft-to-stiff peaks form.
- Slice fresh peaches into thin wedges, optionally tossing with a bit of sugar to enhance their flavor.
- Stack the warm French toast slices, add whipped cream, fresh peach slices, and drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
Ensure the bread is thick enough to absorb the custard without falling apart.
Use ripe peaches for the best flavor and sweetness.
Adjust cooking time based on your stovetop heat level to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.