Description
Golden, cinnamon-sugar coated French Toast Sticks that are crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Served with maple mascarpone and chocolate caramel dipping sauces, these are a fun, indulgent twist on a classic breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) ground cinnamon
- 4 slices thick bread (Brioche, Challah, or Shokupan), 1 inch thick and slightly stale
- Powdered sugar, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving
- 8 ounces (227 grams) mascarpone
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 milliliters) maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
- 6 ounces (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) heavy cream
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cut bread slices into thick sticks, about four per slice.
- Dip each stick into the egg mixture, coating lightly without soaking.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter or oil.
- Cook sticks until golden and crisp on all sides, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Immediately roll warm sticks in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- For the maple mascarpone dip, whisk mascarpone, maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- For the chocolate caramel sauce, heat heavy cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until melted and glossy.
- Serve warm French toast sticks dusted with powdered sugar and dipping sauces on the side.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan; cook in batches for even browning.
- Keep cooked sticks warm in a 200°F oven while finishing the rest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about 4 sticks)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 135mg