Challah French Toast with Berry Sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
12%
Challah French Toast with Berry Sauce
45 min.
4
570kcal

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Start your day on a delightful note with our Challah French Toast topped with a luscious berry sauce! This vegetarian breakfast classic perfectly combines the rich, eggy goodness of challah bread with the vibrant, natural sweetness of mixed berries. What makes this recipe even more special is the balance between the creamy French toast and the tart berry sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

Imagine the warmth of freshly cooked French toast, with its golden-brown exterior and soft, custardy center, enticing you to take that first, satisfying bite. The berry sauce, a medley of plump blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, elevates this dish, giving it both brightness and a touch of elegance. Whether you're treating yourself to a cozy morning meal, preparing a sumptuous brunch for friends, or simply craving a delicious breakfast, this dish ticks all the boxes. Plus, it’s easy to whip up in just 45 minutes!

Gather your loved ones around the table, because this Challah French Toast with Berry Sauce is not just food; it's an experience worth sharing. Perfect for any occasion, this dish invites laughter and conversation, all while highlighting the beauty of simple vegetarian ingredients that come together in a delightful celebration of flavor.

Ingredients

  • cups berries such as blackberries mixed
  • lb challah loaf () (not including end pieces)
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar (depending on sweetness of berries)
  • 3.5 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, and salt until blended.
  3. Pour into a large baking pan and soak bread slices in 1 layer, turning once, 8 minutes.
  4. Purée 1 1/2 cups berries with sugar and lemon juice in a blender. If you want to eliminate seeds, force purée through a very fine sieve into a bowl.
  5. Transfer to a serving bowl and fold in remaining berries.
  6. Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet or griddle over moderately high heat until foam subsides.
  7. Transfer 4 soaked bread slices to skillet with a slotted spatula and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Cook remaining bread in 2 batches, adding more butter as needed.
  8. Transfer slices as cooked to a large shallow baking pan (using a clean spatula) and, when all are browned, bake in middle of oven until hot, about 5 minutes.
  9. Serve French toast with berry sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories570kcal
Protein12.66%
Fat36.22%
Carbs51.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.5
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.249130580736%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
5.63mg
Petunidin
23.46mg
Delphinidin
27.89mg
Malvidin
64.13mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Peonidin
0.61mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
2.33mg
Kaempferol
1.42mg
Myricetin
2.27mg
Quercetin
6.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:570.21kcal
28.51%
Fat:23.09g
35.53%
Saturated Fat:10.47g
65.46%
Carbohydrates:73.35g
24.45%
Net Carbohydrates:67.24g
24.45%
Sugar:16.11g
17.9%
Cholesterol:230.99mg
77%
Sodium:655.36mg
28.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.16g
36.32%
Selenium:47.06µg
67.23%
Vitamin B2:0.8mg
47.21%
Vitamin B1:0.59mg
39.25%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.56%
Folate:146.85µg
36.71%
Vitamin B3:6.27mg
31.36%
Phosphorus:273.51mg
27.35%
Fiber:6.11g
24.43%
Iron:4.34mg
24.13%
Vitamin K:23.36µg
22.24%
Calcium:215.08mg
21.51%
Vitamin A:906.36IU
18.13%
Vitamin D:2.06µg
13.72%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.29%
Vitamin B5:1.3mg
13.02%
Copper:0.26mg
12.83%
Vitamin B6:0.25mg
12.59%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.56%
Vitamin E:1.63mg
10.86%
Magnesium:40.3mg
10.07%
Potassium:350.24mg
10.01%
Vitamin C:4.68mg
5.67%
Source:Epicurious