Looking for a special and decadent breakfast for Valentine’s Day to serve up to your special little pampered sweethearts? Have the kids and hubby been especially good lately? This recipe will not just feed your crowd, but bring them back for more. When my husband tasted it he absolutely couldn’t utter a word for at least two minutes. And even though he always mentions how good his meal is, he mentioned it repeatedly today. This recipe is a keeper! Top with a dollop of whip cream!For more romantic recipes see my Red Velvet Sweetheart Collection! Or For more breakfast choices please visit this post, 10 Great Breakfasts.
Brioche French Toast With A Cinnamon Glaze
Thick slices of authentic rich brioche dipped in vanilla batter, grilled to perfection swirled with a luscious cinnamon glaze topped with cream cheese icing.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Adjust Servings: 12
Calories: 281kcal
Ingredients
Brioche French Toast:
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups 2% milk
- 4 tablespoon sugar
- 4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 24 slices day-old brioche bread
Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 7 tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Brioche French Toast:
- In a shallow bowl, beat eggs; add the milk, sugar, vanilla and salt. Soak bread for 30 seconds on each side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
Cinnamon Glaze:
- Mix all ingredients in bowl and pour over cooked french toast.
Cream Cheese Drizzle:
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Mix in the vanilla and milk, then gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth and fluffy.
Notes
Tips:To make it a bit more elegant sprinkle a dash of powdered sugar on the plate and add a dollop of whipped cream.
©MARILYN'S TREATS. All images are copyright protected. Adapted from IHOP, and Taste of Home
©MARILYN'S TREATS. All images are copyright protected. Adapted from IHOP, and Taste of Home
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.2g (12%) | Protein: 14.5g (29%) | Fat: 10.8g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 4.5g (23%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 226mg (75%) | Sodium: 390mg (16%) | Potassium: 179mg (5%) | Fiber: 11.8g (47%) | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Michelle Leslie
December 11, 2018 at 6:28 AMMmmmmm, mmmmm, mmmm I don’t think I’d be able to wait till Valentine’s day for this treat. It deserves to be served every single weekend and probably on Wednesday evenings to for pudding 😀
Marilyn
December 11, 2018 at 2:30 PMOk then. Invite me over for Wednesday and you’ve got a deal! Thanks Michelle. Have a lovely week.
Amy @ The Quiet Homemaker
December 10, 2018 at 7:35 AMWow, you have got me super hungry for some french toast this week! Thank you so much for all of these wonderful recipes!
Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!
Blessings,
Amy
Marilyn
December 10, 2018 at 3:38 PMMy job is done if the fre3nch toast makes you hungry. Have a lovely week!
Miz Helen
December 9, 2018 at 4:18 PMOh my goodness, that glaze is amazing! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing this awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Marilyn
December 9, 2018 at 7:48 PMThank you Miz Helen. I am happy you like the french toast. Have a great week!
Claire Justine
December 9, 2018 at 1:37 AMOh wow, this looks delicious!! I would love to try.
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays 🙂
Marilyn
December 9, 2018 at 3:36 PMThanks Claire. I am glad you like this brioche french toast. Enjoy your week!
Dee | Grammy's Grid
December 6, 2018 at 1:22 PMThanks so much Marilyn for partying with us at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty and Giveaway! We hope to see you at our next party on Dec-19-2018.
Marilyn
December 6, 2018 at 2:38 PMYou are welcome Dee. I look forward to spreading the news! Enjoy your day!
Michelle Oji
March 13, 2018 at 9:18 PMThis is an amazing Saturday morning treat!! Definitely a repeat!
Marilyn
March 13, 2018 at 9:24 PMThank you Michelle. It is a comfort food in my home.
Melissa Ruddy
February 6, 2017 at 8:04 PMThis sounds amazingly delicious. Don’t know if I will make it for the hubby for Valentines Day or just save it as a Saturday morning treat for myself!
Marilyn
February 6, 2017 at 8:34 PMThanks Melissa! Whenever you do, it will be worth it!
Tracey
October 26, 2016 at 10:33 AMI can’t wait to try your version; thanks for having it out there.
Apparently IHOP is removing this from their menu, according to my waiter.
I didn’t see it on their online menu, so I’m thinking it’s already gone.
This is the only reason I even went to IHOP. Best breakfast item ever 🙁
Marilyn
October 26, 2016 at 7:32 PMAround here it is seasonal. I love this so much. It should be labeled a dessert! If you make it come back ndlet me know!
Jessica G.
May 17, 2017 at 9:24 AMThey did remove it from their menu. But you can still have it just know how to order it. Say you want the brioche french toast with the cinnamon glaze and cream cheese icing. The waiter will try and say that they dont think they have that but they resllu do. Ask nicely if they can please go in the kitchen and ask the cook. They do it have it though. Dennys brioche french toast is really good as well
Marilyn
May 17, 2017 at 4:24 PMThat is too bad! I hope it comes back soon. Thx
Emma Noe
October 3, 2015 at 4:24 PMThey have this at IHop, and I loved it there, so I searched online of a long time until I found this one, and this one is even better than the one at IHop! Thanks for posting this! I love it, and I have this recipe written down and kept safe! Thanks sooooo much!!!
Marilyn
October 3, 2015 at 8:38 PMWow, Emma thank you! The first time I had this was at an IHOP! I am so glad you found my recipe. I hope you come back amd chevk out my blog. It is readers like you that I write for and it make my blogging so much more enjoyable! Hav a great week.
heidi
April 23, 2015 at 2:31 AMCan I come to your house for breakfast this looks so good.
Marilyn
April 23, 2015 at 10:20 AMSure Heidi! I will start a pot of coffee! Thanks for dropping by.
Grace
April 22, 2015 at 10:42 AMThis recipe is lovely and delightful. I have pinned it my desktop to try it when i have the chance to. Thanks for sharing.
Fellow co-host from wake up wednesday linky
Marilyn
April 22, 2015 at 11:38 AMThank you for your kind words and for stopping by, Grace! Glad to be working with you and hope to see you again soon!
Karren Haller
April 19, 2015 at 10:42 AMThis looks absolutely yummy! I use all kinds of breads to change up french toast, but have never tried brioche.
Hope next time you visit my site wont crash.
Have a great week.
Karren
xoxo
Marilyn
April 19, 2015 at 3:42 PMThanks Karren! I can always count on you to see omething good in my posts. I just hope when I crashed you site it was only on my end! I have been running rough all day. I think I am at the end of my memory.
Lauren
April 18, 2015 at 12:52 AMThis looks wonderful, such a great weekend breakfast or brunch recipe. Thank you for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays 🙂
Marilyn
April 18, 2015 at 10:00 AMThanks Lauren. This one is addictive. I just love your party and wouldn’t miss it!
Jody Cowan
April 17, 2015 at 11:01 PMThis looks and sounds so yummy! I’m going to have to make it this week-end. I can’t wait! Glad I found you on the Friday Feature Linky Party! (The comment luv isn’t working)
Marilyn
April 18, 2015 at 10:34 AMThanks Jody for stopping by and leaving such an awesome comment! I love Friday Feature Linky and glad you clicked my link!