Description
Indulge in this delightful Churro Cinnamon Sugar French Toast with Cream Cheese Icing, featuring thick slices of brioche or challah soaked in a cinnamon-spiced custard, cooked to golden perfection, coated in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with a rich, creamy cream cheese icing. This sweet breakfast treat combines the flavors of classic churros with the comforting texture of French toast for a perfect morning indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
For the French Toast
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Icing
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (to thin as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the custard mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined.
- Soak the bread slices: Dip each thick slice of brioche or challah into the custard mixture, ensuring both sides are fully coated but not soggy.
- Cook the French toast: Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the soaked bread slices and cook each side for about 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: While the toast is still warm, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish. Press each cooked slice into the cinnamon sugar mixture, coating all surfaces evenly.
- Make the cream cheese icing: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk as needed, mixing until the icing reaches a drizzly consistency.
- Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the coated French toast slices. Serve immediately while warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Best to use day-old bread as it absorbs the custard well without falling apart.
- For convenience, store-bought cinnamon sugar and pre-made cream cheese frosting can be used as shortcuts.
- Add fresh berries or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra touch of flair and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
