Red Velvet French Toast
Red Velvet French Toast is a rich and indulgent breakfast that tastes like dessert. Made with soft red velvet cake or bread slices, dipped in a creamy custard, and pan-fried to golden perfection, this dish is a showstopper. Top it with cream cheese glaze, fresh berries, or whipped cream for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
- 8 slices red velvet brioche or cake-style bread can use red velvet pound cake or thick red velvet bread
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
- For the Cream Cheese Glaze optional but recommended:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Make the custard:
- In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the glaze (if using):
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Set aside.
- Dip the bread:
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a little butter. Dip each slice of red velvet bread into the custard mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Cook the French toast:
- Place the soaked slices onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Add more butter to the pan as needed between batches.
- Serve:
- Stack the French toast on plates and drizzle with cream cheese glaze. Add fresh berries, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or syrup as desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- If you can’t find red velvet bread, you can use homemade or store-bought red velvet loaf cake. Just slice it thickly so it holds up while soaking.
- Let the bread dry out slightly overnight for better absorption.
- Make it extra indulgent by layering the French toast with cream cheese glaze in between the slices.
- This is perfect for Valentine’s Day brunch, birthdays, or holiday mornings!