Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast or brunch with this scrumptious Blackberry Compote French Toast recipe. The perfect combination of sweet blackberry compote and golden French toast will elevate your morning routine.
Ingredients
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Blackberry Compote:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
French Toast:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter for cooking
- powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Blackberry Compote: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–6 minutes until berries release their juices. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 more minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make French Toast: In a dish, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Heat a skillet, dip bread in the mixture, then cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Serve warm with blackberry compote and powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can prepare the blackberry compote up to 3 days ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of milk and cream separately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with compote
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
