Eggnog French Toast
Enjoy this festive eggnog French toast on a cozy Christmas morning! Thick slices of bread bathed in eggnog and cinnamon sugar are cooked to perfection and topped with sliced bananas, maple syrup, and homemade whipped cream.
This eggnog French toast is the coziest Christmas morning brunch option! It’s soft, it’s sweet, it’s syrupy, and it’ll get you in the festive holiday spirit before (or after) you open up your gifts under the tree. A thicker bread like brioche is ideal since it’s sturdy and more filling, but regular sliced bread will work perfectly, too. Top with your favorite fruits, sweet maple syrup, and a dollop of homemade whipped cream!
Here are some more Christmas recipes you’ll love: Peppermint White Russians, Holiday Hot Cocoa Grazing Board, and Christmas Morning Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls.
Ingredients & Equipment
You’ll need the following ingredients and equipment to make this eggnog French toast:
- Thick bread (brioche)
- Eggs
- Eggnog
- Vanilla extract
- Light brown sugar
- Spiced rum
- Heavy whipping cream
- Powdered sugar
Customize This Recipe!
There are a few different ways you can customize this recipe:
- Add your favorite fruit. I used bananas to top the French toast, but you can use literally any berry, sauce, jam, etc. that you want. The eggnog is subtle enough to go with most flavors, so go crazy, friends.
- Leave out the rum. It adds some extra spice and warmth, but it’s not necessary for the recipe. If you’d prefer French toast with no rum, go for it!
Kitchen Tips:
- Utilize mise en place! Make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin making this recipe – it will help save you time and keep you organized.
- Use a thick bread. My personal favorite is a thickly sliced brioche – it’s fluffy and soft, but sturdy and filling when made into this yummy French toast!
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Eggnog French Toast
Ingredients
For the French toast:
- 4 slices white or wheat bread
- 1 egg
- ½ cup eggnog
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp spiced rum optional
For the whipped cream:
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
For the French toast:
- In a small bowl, whisk your egg well. Whisk in eggnog until fully combined.
- Add in the sugar, vanilla and rum and mix well.
- Dunk your bread slices in the egg wash until fully coated and heat on the stovetop on low-medium heat until golden brown, about 4 minutes each side.
For the whipped cream:
- In a standard mixer with the whisk attachment, whip your cream until soft peaks form.
- Add in your vanilla and sugar and mix until stiff peaks form.
- Top your French toast with whipped cream and syrup and enjoy!
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