Custard French Toast

This custard French toast is made with sweet Challah and soaked inside a vanilla custard. Perfect for weekend brunch or Mother's Day.

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STEP 1: Heat half and half, vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks until scalding.

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STEP 2: Whisk together egg yolks and sugar inside bowl.

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STEP 3: Pour infused half and half into the egg mixture a little at a time, making sure not to add it all at once or else you will scramble the eggs.

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STEP 4: Place liquid back into sauce pan and heat until custard thickens and coats the back of wooden spoon. Strain through a fine sieve and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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STEP 5: Slice challah bread into 1" thick slices. Press into custard and let soak for a minimum of 6 minutes per side.

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STEP 6: Heat skillet and add butter. Once hot and melted, add soaked bread. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.

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STEP 7: Top French toast with fresh berries and sliced bananas. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with leftover custard and maple syrup.

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Custard French Toast

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This custard French toast is made with sweet Challah and soaked inside a vanilla custard. Perfect for weekend brunch or Mother's Day.

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STEP 1: Heat half and half, vanilla bean and cinnamon sticks until scalding.

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STEP 2: Whisk together egg yolks and sugar inside bowl.

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STEP 3: Pour infused half and half into the egg mixture a little at a time, making sure not to add it all at once or else you will scramble the eggs.

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STEP 4: Place liquid back into sauce pan and heat until custard thickens and coats the back of wooden spoon. Strain through a fine sieve and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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STEP 5: Slice challah bread into 1" thick slices. Press into custard and let soak for a minimum of 6 minutes per side.

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STEP 6: Heat skillet and add butter. Once hot and melted, add soaked bread. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.

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STEP 7: Top French toast with fresh berries and sliced bananas. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with leftover custard and maple syrup.

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