Red Velvet French Toast with Cream Cheese Topping Recipe
This Red Velvet French Toast recipe offers a delicious twist on a classic breakfast favorite. Featuring slices of brioche or challah bread dipped in a rich mixture of eggs, cocoa powder, and vibrant red food coloring, then pan-fried to a golden brown. Topped with a creamy sweetened cream cheese mixture and drizzled with maple syrup, this festive dish is perfect for special mornings or indulgent brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Bread and Coating
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling)
Cream Cheese Topping
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk (for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
- Soak the bread: Dip each slice of brioche or challah bread into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated but not soggy. Let any excess liquid drip off before cooking.
- Cook the French toast: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, or until both sides are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Make the cream cheese topping: While the bread cooks, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and milk until the mixture is creamy and smooth, adjusting the milk amount to achieve desired spreading consistency.
- Serve: Stack the cooked red velvet French toast slices on plates, dollop with the cream cheese topping, and drizzle generously with maple syrup. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use thick slices of brioche or challah bread for the best texture and to prevent sogginess.
- Red gel food coloring provides vibrant color without thinning the batter; adjust quantity for color intensity.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or fruit compote for varied sweetness.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature to blend easily with powdered sugar and milk.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on skillet heat and bread thickness.
Keywords: Red Velvet French Toast, Breakfast, Brioche French Toast, Cream Cheese Topping, Maple Syrup, Holiday Breakfast
