French Toast with Caramelized Figs
A luxurious breakfast of thick brioche or challah French toast soaked in a vanilla‑cinnamon custard, topped with sweet caramelized figs and airy whipped mascarpone, finished with real maple syrup. Perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch or a romantic morning treat.
Maker: Brandon
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35 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 slice brioche or challah
- butter
- real maple syrup
Custard Egg Wash
- 3 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 cinnamon stick
Caramelized Figs
- figs
- sugar
Whipped Mascarpone
- 1/2 cup mascarpone
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- 11. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the 3 egg yolks and ½ cup sugar until the mixture is pale and slightly thickened.
- 22. In a saucepan combine the 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, the cinnamon stick, and 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste; heat over medium‑low until the liquid reaches about 160°F (160°F), then remove from heat.
- 33. Slowly drizzle the hot cream mixture into the egg‑sugar bowl while whisking constantly to temper the yolks, creating a smooth custard.
- 44. Transfer the custard to a clean container, cover, and let it cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
- 55. While the custard cools, halve the figs and toss them lightly with a sprinkle of sugar for caramelizing.
- 66. Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium‑low heat, add a thin layer of butter, and place the fig halves cut side down; cook 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften, then continue cooking another 4–5 minutes until a deep caramel glaze forms. Remove and set aside.
- 77. In a separate bowl combine ½ cup mascarpone, 3 tbsp sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla bean paste; whisk until the mixture holds stiff peaks, about 3 minutes. Keep chilled.
- 88. Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium‑low heat and add a few tablespoons of butter, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
- 99. Dip each thick slice of brioche or challah (1–2 slices per serving) into the cooled custard, letting it soak for roughly 2 minutes per side so the bread absorbs the custard without falling apart.
- 1010. Place the soaked bread onto the hot skillet; cook 1 minute per side, flipping frequently, for a total of 5–6 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and the interior is springy when pressed.
- 1111. Transfer the French toast to serving plates, top each piece with a generous dollop of the whipped mascarpone, arrange caramelized fig halves on top, and finish with a drizzle of real maple syrup.
- 1212. Serve immediately while warm, optionally dusting with a pinch of extra cinnamon or powdered sugar.
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- How long does it take to make French Toast with Caramelized Figs?
- About 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this French Toast with Caramelized Figs recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this French Toast with Caramelized Figs recipe come from?
- It was shared by Brandon on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.