French Toast with Butter, Maple Syrup & Blackberries
French Toast, also known as pain perdu, is one of the most beloved breakfast classics worldwide. Its origins date back centuries as a clever way to use day-old bread, but today it’s enjoyed as a decadent brunch favorite. Thick slices of bread are dipped into a rich custard made of eggs and milk, then pan-fried until golden brown. The result is crisp on the outside and soft inside. Topped with a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, and juicy blackberries, this French Toast is indulgent, comforting, and simple enough to make any morning feel special.
French Toast with Butter, Maple Syrup & Blackberries
This French Toast recipe transforms simple bread slices into a golden, fluffy breakfast treat. Pan-fried in a creamy egg mixture and finished with butter, syrup, and fresh blackberries, it’s an elegant yet easy dish to start the day.
5 minutes
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15 minutes
Ingredients
4 slices brioche or thick sandwich bread (slightly stale works best)
2 large eggs
½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1 Tbsp butter (for frying)
2 Tbsp maple syrup (for serving)
Fresh blackberries (about ½ cup)
Extra butter pat for topping
Method
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides well but not letting it get soggy.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Place the soaked bread slices into the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Stack the French toast on a plate, top with a pat of butter, drizzle with maple syrup, and garnish with blackberries.
Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition (whole recipe)
480 kcal Protein
14 g Fat
18 g Carbs
65 g Fiber
5 g Sugar
25 g
Notes
For richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread.
Add a pinch of nutmeg for a warmer spice profile.
Blackberries can be swapped with raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries.