Description
Indulge in the perfect brunch experience with this Peach Cobbler French Toast recipe. A delightful combination of sweet peaches, warm spices, and buttery brioche, topped with a crunchy streusel and served with maple syrup. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
Peach Cobbler Filling:
- 6 ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
French Toast Batter:
- 8 slices of brioche or challah bread, about 1-inch thick
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Additional:
- Maple syrup, for drizzling
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peach Cobbler Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently toss until coated. Add lemon juice and toss again.
- Cook the peach mixture: Transfer the peach mixture to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the peaches soften and release their juices.
- Thicken the sauce: Stir frequently until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in butter.
- Make the Streusel Topping (Optional): Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Prepare the French Toast Batter: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cook the French Toast: Dip bread in batter, cook on griddle until golden.
- Assemble and Bake: Top cooked French toast with peach filling, add streusel topping if desired, bake until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Drizzle with maple syrup, top with whipped cream and mint. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added crunch, you can sprinkle chopped pecans or almonds over the streusel topping before baking.
- This recipe works well with other fruits like apples or berries for a variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of French toast with peach cobbler filling
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Peach Cobbler French Toast, Brunch Recipe, French Toast with Peaches