Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Blackberry Compote French Toast recipe. The combination of sweet blackberry compote and perfectly cooked French toast will surely brighten your mornings!
Ingredients
Scale
For the blackberry compote:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the French toast:
- 6 slices brioche or challah bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- butter or oil for frying
Optional toppings:
- powdered sugar
- whipped cream
- extra fresh blackberries
Instructions
- Make the blackberry compote: Combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook until the berries break down. Add cornstarch slurry, cook until slightly thickened. Set aside.
- Prepare the French toast: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Dip bread slices in the mixture. Cook in butter/oil until golden.
- Serve warm with blackberry compote and toppings.
Notes
- You can make the compote ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond or oat milk and oil for frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with compote
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
