# What You'll Need:
→ Custard
01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Bread
08 - 8 slices brioche or challah bread, approximately 3/4 inch thick
→ For Cooking
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Toppings
10 - 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
11 - 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
12 - Powdered sugar, optional for dusting
# How To Make:
01 - Whisk eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until smoothly blended.
02 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
03 - Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture, soaking for 10 to 15 seconds on each side, then allow excess custard to drip off.
04 - Place soaked bread on the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; add remaining butter and continue in batches as needed.
05 - Arrange the French toast on serving plates, top with fresh mixed berries, drizzle with pure maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar if preferred.
