Ice Cream French Toast – Barefoot in the Kitchen

This crispy-edged, buttery French toast requires just three ingredients: melted ice cream, brioche buns, and cream. It’s perfect and so easy to make!

Ice Cream French Toast

I first saw this done in a film by Jacques Pepin and I was immediately hooked. Who wouldn’t?

I adapted his method slightly to our tastes, as we prefer our French toast to be a little crispier and less soggy. The key here is to choose a custard-based ice cream.

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French toast with ice cream

Obviously, this recipe is an incredible breakfast or brunch recipe. But don’t forget that it can also make a delicious dessert when topped with a dollop of ice cream, some chocolate syrup and a handful of berries.

To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:

• Custard style ice cream
• Brioche Bread
• butter

Scoop the ice cream onto a plate and let thaw at room temperature. Alternatively, you can heat it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Mix well.

Melt 1 tablespoon cream in a non-stick pan over low heat. Swirl to coat pan. Place a slice of bread into the ice cream and flip so both sides are coated with ice cream. Transfer bread to hot skillet. Repeat with second slice of bread.

Let the bread cook for about 2 minutes, then flip each slice and cook the other side for about 2 minutes more.

Transfer cooked French toast to a plate and repeat cooking process with remaining butter and bread. Place the last slice on the plate with the melted ice cream. Serve hot with toppings of your choice.

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