Chocolate French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

Health score
19%
Chocolate French Toast with Strawberry Syrup
200 min.
6
800kcal

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Indulge in a delightful morning treat with our Chocolate French Toast with Strawberry Syrup! This decadent dish transforms the classic French toast into a rich, chocolatey experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a special breakfast, this recipe serves six and is sure to impress family and friends alike.

Imagine sinking your fork into thick slices of French bread, soaked in a luscious chocolate custard made from creamy milk, whipping cream, and semisweet chocolate chips. Each bite is a heavenly combination of flavors and textures, enhanced by the warm, sweet strawberry syrup that perfectly complements the chocolatey goodness. The vibrant strawberries, simmered with real maple syrup, add a fresh and fruity contrast that elevates this dish to a whole new level.

With a preparation time of just 200 minutes, including a leisurely refrigeration period, you can easily whip up this delightful breakfast ahead of time. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a luxurious morning meal, this Chocolate French Toast is the ultimate way to start your day on a sweet note. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to savor a breakfast experience that’s as delicious as it is memorable!

Ingredients

  • 12 slices bread french ()
  • cup milk 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup semi chocolate chips 
  •  eggs slightly beaten
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • serving semi chocolate chips 
  • lb strawberries halved
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. To make French Toast: Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan; line with bread slices.
  2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, cream, butter, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt to simmering over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Gradually beat in eggs with whisk until well combined and mixture thickens.
  4. Pour chocolate mixture evenly over bread. Make sure to coat bread completely, turning slices over if necessary. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 8 hours.
  5. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  6. Heat oven to 375°F.
  7. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until chocolate mixture sets. Meanwhile, make Strawberry Syrup.
  8. Heat strawberries and maple syrup in 1-quart saucepan to simmering over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until strawberries have softened. Slightly mash strawberries with fork or potato masher. Keep syrup warm until ready to serve.
  9. Serve with warm French toast sprinkled with powdered sugar and additional chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories800kcal
Protein10.63%
Fat34.59%
Carbs54.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.52
Glycemic Load
63.04
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.085651667222%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.27mg
Petunidin
0.08mg
Delphinidin
0.23mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
18.79mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.35mg
Epigallocatechin
0.59mg
Epicatechin
0.32mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.84mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:800.14kcal
40.01%
Fat:30.94g
47.6%
Saturated Fat:16.78g
104.88%
Carbohydrates:110.28g
36.76%
Net Carbohydrates:104.14g
37.87%
Sugar:42.04g
46.71%
Cholesterol:158.11mg
52.7%
Sodium:947.85mg
41.21%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Caffeine:19.49mg
6.5%
Protein:21.39g
42.78%
Manganese:1.89mg
94.6%
Selenium:49.31µg
70.45%
Vitamin B2:1.15mg
67.49%
Vitamin B1:0.99mg
66.06%
Vitamin C:44.57mg
54.03%
Folate:190.45µg
47.61%
Iron:7.32mg
40.64%
Vitamin B3:6.76mg
33.79%
Phosphorus:324.44mg
32.44%
Copper:0.54mg
26.92%
Magnesium:106.37mg
26.59%
Fiber:6.14g
24.57%
Calcium:203.92mg
20.39%
Zinc:2.83mg
18.85%
Potassium:578.02mg
16.51%
Vitamin A:772.6IU
15.45%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.11%
Vitamin B5:1.25mg
12.53%
Vitamin B12:0.57µg
9.49%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9.01%
Vitamin D:1.35µg
9.01%
Vitamin K:5.7µg
5.43%