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
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 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

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style French

Technique Simmer

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 14, 2023

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.

Additional

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.