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French Toast with strawberry sauce

Caramelized French Toast with Fresh Strawberry Sauce

Looking for a sweet breakfast treat or a brunch showstopper? This Caramelized French Toast is crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside — and topped with a tangy homemade strawberry sauce that takes it to the next level. Try this recipe and bring something new (and super indulgent) to the table!
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine French

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Sauce:

  • 1 cup Strawberries chopped
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Cornflour
  • ½ cup Water (or as needed)

For the Caramelized Toast:

  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • ⅓ cup Brown sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • ½ cup Milk
  • ¼ cup Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla essence
  • 1 tbsp Caster sugar
  • 6 Slices Bread

Instructions
 

Make the Strawberry Sauce:

  • In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornflour, and water.
  • Turn on the flame and cook on low heat for 5–6 minutes, stirring gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool. Your fresh strawberry sauce is ready!

Make the Caramel Butter:

  • In a small bowl, add margarine and brown sugar. Let it sit at room temperature until soft, then mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare the Egg Mixture:

  • In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, vanilla essence, a pinch of pink salt, and caster sugar until well combined. Set aside.

Assemble the French Toast:

  • Trim the edges of the bread slices for a neat look.
  • Spread a generous layer of the brown sugar mixture on one slice of bread, then place another slice on top to make a sandwich.
  • Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s coated well but not too soggy.

Cook the Toast:

  • Heat a greased griddle or non-stick pan on low flame.
  • Place the sandwich on the pan and brush both sides with the brown sugar mixture.
  • Cook slowly on both sides until golden brown and caramelized. Be patient — low and slow gives the best crust!
  • Repeat for the remaining slices (makes 3 sandwiches total).

Serve and Enjoy:

  • On a serving plate, pour a layer of the cooled strawberry sauce.
  • Place the warm caramelized French toast over it.
  • Garnish with extra strawberries or a dusting of powdered sugar — and serve!

Notes

💡 Pro Tips:
  • Use day-old bread for better structure and less sogginess.
  • Want to get fancy? Add a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
  • You can prep the strawberry sauce a day ahead and store it in the fridge.
 
 
Keyword French Toast with Strawberry sauce