Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic French toast with this Churro Cinnamon Sugar French Toast topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Icing. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, these slices are coated in a cinnamon-sugar blend reminiscent of churros, then finished with a sweet and creamy glaze that takes breakfast to the next level.
Ingredients
Churro Cinnamon Sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tsp cinnamon
French Toast
- 8 slices of bread
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Churro Cream Cheese Icing
- 2 tbsp softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the churro cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 3 teaspoons cinnamon until thoroughly mixed. Set this mixture aside for coating the French toast slices later.
- Make the French toast batter: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 2 cups milk, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Cook the French toast: Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and bubbly. Dip 2 slices of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring they are soaked through but not falling apart. Place one slice at a time into the skillet and cook each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar: Remove the cooked slices from the skillet and immediately toss them in the prepared churro cinnamon sugar mixture, fully coating each slice. Transfer the slices to a wire rack to cool slightly and crisp up while cooking the remaining bread slices.
- Prepare the churro cream cheese icing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon whole milk until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the churro-coated French toast slices just before serving. Enjoy the warm, sweet, and indulgent treat!
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread like brioche or challah for best texture.
- Be careful not to soak the bread too long in the egg mixture to avoid sogginess.
- The cream cheese icing can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve immediately for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices with icing
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
