Cinnamon Sourdough French Toast with Maple Creme Fraiche
You can whip up an indulgent brunch time treat on a whim with this cinnamon sourdough French toast with maple crème fraiche.
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- This is an affiliate link.Mixing bowl
- This is an affiliate link.Non-stick frying pan
Ingredients
- 4 slices stale sourdough bread
- 2 large eggs
- 80ml / 1/3 cup whole milk
- 60ml / 1/4 cup single/heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp This is an affiliate link.vanilla
- 3 tbsp butter divided
- 125ml / 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 2 tbsp This is an affiliate link.maple syrup
- Berries (optional)
- Icing sugar and cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- In a large and shallow bowl or in a square baking dish whisk the eggs with whole milk, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Preheat a frying pan with 2 tbsp of butter until hot. Meanwhile soak 2 slices of bread in the egg mixture for 2-3 minutes total. (Start on one side for 1 minute, then flip over and continue until the bread is saturated with the liquid like a sponge. Sourdough bread can soak up a lot of liquid. Fry in butter on both sides till golden. Repeat the process with the remaining bread.
- In a small bowl mix the creme fraiche and maple syrup with a whisk or a fork. Serve alongside the French toast and berries.
- Drizzle the French toast with maple syrup or any syrup of your choice before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 3mg