Red velvet French toast combines a cocoa-and-vanilla custard with a dramatic crimson color. Buttermilk adds a gentle tang and helps create a soft, rich center.
Cook the slices slowly over moderate heat so the centers set before the outside becomes too dark. Dress the finished toast with fresh berries and your favorite creamy topping for an elegant breakfast or brunch.
THE RECIPE
Feeling Fancy Red Velvet French Toast
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Servings4
Ingredients
Optional toppings
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, and red food coloring in a wide shallow bowl until smooth and free of lumps. A small blender may also be used; transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl afterward.
- Dip each bread half into the egg mixture and press gently several times so it soaks through. Turn the bread and repeat until evenly coated.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Cook the soaked bread in batches of 3 or 4, turning once, until cooked through and lightly browned on both sides.
- Transfer the finished French toast to a warm plate while cooking the remaining batches. Serve warm with berries, vanilla yogurt or whipped cream, powdered sugar, and maple syrup, if desired.