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This Cinnamon Swirl French Toast is to all my French toast lovers! It’s so delicious, it’s like eating dessert. It’s a combination of cinnamon swirl bread and French toast at the same time and the result is amazing!
Two deliciously sweet treats in one! This Cinnamon Swirl French Toast is as simple as it is delicious, as it is gorgeous! Homemade cinnamon swirl bread, dipped into an egg wash and pan fried to perfection – this is such a wonderful twist on the classic french toast recipe.
If you’re after other delicious breakfasts, why not also try my Pumpkin Spice French Toast or my Squash and Eggs Brunch!
Why you’ll love this Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
- Dessert for breakfast! Swirly sweet cinnamon bread, crisped up on the pan/griddle – it’s such a lovely breakfast treat. Whether you have it for breakfast or dessert sometime soon, I am sure you will love it and it will fulfill your sweet tooth cravings!
- An easy breakfast recipe. Only a few pantry staples needed, you can whip up a batch of these beauties in 15 mins!
- Homemade cinnamon bread. With a simple homemade cinnamon paste, you can swirl on that lovely deep cinnamon flavor onto your favorite bread.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Brioche Loaf
- Butter
- Fresh Berries
- Syrup
- Egg Wash: Eggs, milk, vanilla extract.
- Cinnamon Sugar Paste: Melted butter, cinnamon, granulated sugar.
- Sugar Glaze: Confectioner sugar, milk, vanilla extract.
How to make Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
- Make your cinnamon bread – Cut your loaf and drizzle a swirl of your cinnamon past mixture onto each slice.
- Dip your bread – Make your egg wash, then dip the bread into the wash on both sides.
- Cook – On the griddle/pan, cook both sides for 3-4 minutes on medium heat until the surface is gold in color or until fully cooked.
- Serve – Remove from the griddle and serve with syrup of your choice and fresh fruits.
Recipe notes and tips
- After dipping your bread into the egg wash, allow the slices to rest so the wash can sink in.
- I did not use any pancake or maple syrup for this recipe but I did make a sugar glaze, using confectioner sugar and drizzled some on top. It tasted even better than a Cinnabon Roll (sugar glaze recipe in the recipe card below).
- Mix your egg wash thoroughly to avoid any egg whites congealing on the toast.
- Use a preheated griddle/pan.
- Stick to a medium heat when cooking this Cinnamon French Toast. Too high and your burn the coating, too low and the bread will dry out.
- Use oil and butter in your pan, this prevents the butter from burning.
- Wipe down the pan between batches and re apply the butter and oil. This way you’ll avoid coating your toast in burnt butter!
- If you’re cooking up a few batches keep the French Toast warm in an oven (heated to 200F). You can keep them warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes, before they start to dry out.
FAQ’s
Which bread is best for these Cinnamon Swirl French Toast?
So for all my French toast recipes, I love using brioche toast bread. I always find a really good kind at Sprouts but you can buy yours at any local market or bakery. Be sure to buy a thicker cut of bread if you are buying them pre-cut.
How do I stop my French Toast from getting too soggy?
If you’re finding your french toast is a bit soggy after cooking, you can cut down you resting time for the soaked bread. It’s a balance between allowing the bread to soak up that silky egg wash, but not letting them go too soggy before cooking.
What to serve with Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
French toast goes well with a number of added extras, here’s some ideas:
- Syrup
- Sugar Glaze
- Confectioner’s Sugar
- Berries
- Melon Slices
- Whipped Cream
Other recipes you might like
- Healthy Banana Oats Muffin
- Strawberry Nutella French Toasts
- Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
- Pain Aux Raisins
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Cinnamon Swirl French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Brioche loaf, thick cut
- 1 tbsp. butter or non stick spray
- Fresh berries
- Syrup of choice
EGG WASH:
- 3 egg
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
CINNAMON SUGAR PASTE:
- 3 tbsps. melted butter
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 tbsps. granulated or light brown sugar
SUGAR GLAZE (OPTIONAL):
- 3/4 cup confectioner sugar
- 2 tbsps. milk
- couple drops of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place pieces of toast onto a cutting board. Make a swirl incision with a table knife in the middle of the bread.
- Drizzle the cinnamon mixture onto the incisions and let it rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing the incision to such in the mixture.
- Prepare the egg wash and warm up the griddle or pan. Spray or rub on some butter to the surface. Dip the toast bread into the egg wash on both sides and then place to cook on the griddle.
- Cook both sides for 3-4 minutes on medium heat until the surface is gold in color or until fully cooked.
- Remove and serve with syrup of your choice and fresh fruits.
Notes
- After dipping your bread into the egg wash, allow the slices to rest so the wash can sink in.
- I did not use any pancake or maple syrup for this recipe but I did make a sugar glaze, using confectioner sugar and drizzled some on top. It tasted even better than a Cinnabon Roll (sugar glaze recipe in the recipe card below).
- Mix your egg wash thoroughly to avoid any egg whites congealing on the toast.
- Use a preheated griddle/pan.
- Stick to a medium heat when cooking this Cinnamon French Toast. Too high and your burn the coating, too low and the bread will dry out.
- Use oil and butter in your pan, this prevents the butter from burning.
- Wipe down the pan between batches and re apply the butter and oil. This way you’ll avoid coating your toast in burnt butter!
- If you’re cooking up a few batches keep the French Toast warm in an oven (heated to 200F). You can keep them warm in the oven for up to 30 minutes, before they start to dry out.
I ended up mixing all the ingredients into a bowl, dipped cinnamon toast into it, and it was the sweetest French toast I’d ever eaten. 5 star even though I didn’t follow directions. Having a 2 year old under your arm can do that!