Thick slices of a golden brioche French toast topped with a vibrant strawberry rhubarb compote and dusted with powdered sugar

Brioche French Toast with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Name: Brioche French Toast with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 slices brioche bread thick; 4 egg; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; pinch salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup rhubarb chopped; 1 cup strawberries chopped; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup honey; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon water; powdered sugar for dusting

Sweet and tangy French Toast with a bright compote topping

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style French

Technique Simmer

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · May 14, 2023

A little about this dish

This recipe is an interesting spin on classic french toast, using brioche bread and topped with a sweet and tangy strawberry and rhubarb compote. Its bright colors and flavors make it a perfect brunch dish to celebrate Mother's Day in the vibrant city of New York.

Ingredients (for 4)

Brioche bread — 8 slices — thick
Egg — 4
Whole milk — 3/4 cup
Vanilla extract — 1 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon — 1/4 teaspoon
Granulated sugar — 1/4 cup
Salt — pinch
Unsalted butter — 2 tablespoons
Rhubarb — 1 cup — chopped
Strawberries — 1 cup — chopped
Orange juice — 1/4 cup
Honey — 1/4 cup
Cornstarch — 1 tablespoon
Vanilla extract — 1/4 teaspoon
Water — 1 tablespoon
Powdered sugar — — for dusting

Preparation

Step 1 — 🥚🥛🍯🧂

In a large shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, sugar, and salt together.
Step 2 — 🍞🥚🥛

Dip each slice of brioche bread into the egg mixture for about 20 seconds on each side.
Step 3 — 🍳🍞🔥

Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of butter and swirl the pan to coat it evenly. Place two slices of the soaked bread straight into the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Step 4 — 🍓🍊🍯🍮

For the compote, combine rhubarb, strawberries, orange juice, honey, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes until the rhubarb is tender and the mixture has thickened. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until it thickens into a paste.
Step 5 — 🌾🥄🌡️

Pour the cornstarch paste into the strawberries and let it cook for an additional 3 minutes to thicken the compote.
Step 6 — 🍽️🍞🍓🍯

To serve, place two slices of French toast on each plate and spoon over a generous amount of strawberry rhubarb compote. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.

A final fox tip

For an extra special touch, add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream on top of the compote. Kids can help by whisking the egg mixture and decorating the plate with the powdered sugar.