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French Toast and Hazelnut Syrup Recipe
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French Toast and Hazelnut Buttermilk Syrup

A French toast recipe using nutmeg and cinnamon for a unique flavor and flour for a crispier texture to the outside of sweet brioche, plus scrumptious hazelnut buttermilk syrup, cream cheese filling and strawberry butter. Add some fresh fruit and this breakfast is a feast for kings!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: breakfast, buttermilk syrup, cream cheese, french toast, hazelnut, strawberry butter
Servings: 4
Author: Kim Melanson

Equipment

  • 1 Griddle optional

Ingredients

French Toast

  • 4 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 loaf brioche (challah, Texas toast, or French bread)
  • 2 Tablespoons butter for cooking

Hazelnut Buttermilk Syrup:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk or substitute
  • 2 teaspoons Hazelnut emulsion
  • 1 Tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk

Strawberry Butter:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 3 Tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder

Fresh Fruit:

  • blueberries, strawberries

Instructions

French Toast:

  • Whisk eggs.
  • Add nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and flour. Whisk until completely combined.
  • Add milk, vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
  • Heat griddle to 350° F. Cover griddle or skillet with a thin layer of butter.
  • Dip slices of brioche in French toast mixture. Whisk French toast mixture before each dip to keep spices suspended well.
  • Place dipped brioche on griddle to cook, about 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  • To keep French toast warm in 200° F oven, place in baking sheet covered with aluminum foil.

Hazelnut Buttermilk Syrup:

  • In a large pot, add all ingredients but baking soda.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, occasionally stirring, until comes to a full boil.
  • Remove from heat. Add soda. (Warning: it grows!)
  • Stir vigorously to bring bubbles down—about 30 seconds.
  • Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • Blend ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.

Strawberry Butter:

  • Blend ingredients with hand mixer until smooth. Leave at room temperature for serving.