Indulge in the ultimate brunch treat with this Tiramisu French Toast, a fusion of the classic Italian dessert and comforting French toast flavors. Savor each rich, custardy bite infused with coffee, vanilla, and cocoa for an irresistible twist on a morning favorite. Top it with a luscious coffee cream topping, made with whipped cream cheese, espresso, and a touch of sweetness for a velvety finish. Impress guests or treat yourself to a special breakfast with this easy yet decadent recipe. Serve with chocolate shavings and a drizzle of maple syrup for an unforgettable start to the day!
Take it down a notch with the more classic version with my Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast recipe. Go the distance with trying to stuff French toast using my Stuffed Brioche French Toast Orange Marmalade Recipe. If you're feeling festive and want a French toast to serve a crowd, my Eggnog French Toast Casserole will impress them! Try more delicious brunch recipes using bananas with my Banana Bread Recipe Without Butter.
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Ingredients
Find below the list of ingredients I used to make my Tiramisu French Toast.
- White Sourdough Bread
- Large Eggs
- Milk
- Granulated Sugar
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Instant Espresso Powder
- Cream Cheese
- Heavy Cream
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Icing Sugar (Optional Garnish)
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make the French Toast
Use thick cuts of bread when making French Toast to better absorb the custard. Try to buy an unsliced brioche loaf, french bread, or sourdough for best results. If you can not find unsliced bread, then a Texas Toast Sandwich Bread would work best.
- Slice the bread in 1 to 1 ½ inch slices. Keep the ends so you can make delicious pan fried croutons with olive oil and herbs.
- Make the custard by combining in a bowl, the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and instant espresso. Whisk until smooth.
Preheat a large griddle at 350F or a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Use butter or non-stick spray on the surface before placing on the French Toast.
- Place each slice of bread in the custard for 20-30 seconds. Use a fork to press the bread into the custard if using a day-old bread to help it soak up most mixture. Let excess custard drip off the soaked bread.
- Place the French toast onto the preheated and greased griddle or pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn the French toast over and for another 3 minutes or golden. Remove from the griddle and repeat with the rest of the soaked slices.
How to Make the Coffee Cream
- Place the softened brick of cream cheese in mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix the cream cheese until completely smooth.
2. Add the instant espresso, granulated sugar, and heavy cream to the bowl of cream cheese.
3. Mix with the hand blender to incorporate ingredients until light and aery. If you want a lighter cream, add a little bit of heavy cream at a time until desired consistency has been reached.
Serve the prepared Coffee Cream over the warm Tiramisu French toast and garnish with the chocolate shavings. Top with more of your favorite toppings like maple syrup, icing sugar, or fresh cut strawberries.
Substitutions
- Cream Cheese - Use Mascarpone instead of cream cheese for a more authentic flavor to the coffee cream. Reduce the amount of heavy cream if using mascarpone and adjust for your desired consistency.
- Instant Espresso - Replace the instant espresso with instant coffee, just making sure that it dissolved properly, and you add as much as you like to get the desired taste.
- Sourdough Bread - Use Baguette, Brioche bread, or a french bread.
Storage
Allow the Tiramisu French Toast to cool to room temperature to prevent excess moisture buildup. Store the French toast and coffee cream separately for the best texture. Place the French toast slices in an airtight container, layering them with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Refrigerate for up to two days to maintain freshness. Keep the coffee cream in a sealed container in the fridge and rewhip if needed before serving. Cover the toast loosely with plastic wrap or foil if already topped with cream to avoid smudging.
Reheat in a low oven (300°F/150°C) or a skillet over low heat until warmed through. Add the coffee cream just before serving for the best taste and texture.
Recipe
Tiramisu French Toast
Ingredients
Coffee Cream Ingredients
- 250 grams Cream Cheese softened , see notes
- ¼ cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- ½ tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder
French Toast Ingredients
- 1 loaf White Sourdough Bread unsliced
- 6 large Eggs
- ½ cup Milk
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- ½ tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Butter for cooking
- ¼ cup Chocolate Shavings or Curls
Instructions
Make the Coffee Cream
- Place the softened brick of cream cheese in mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to mix the cream cheese until completely smooth.250 grams Cream Cheese
- Add the instant espresso, granulated sugar, and heavy cream to the bowl of cream cheese.¼ cup Heavy Cream, 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar, ½ tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder
- Mix with the hand blender to incorporate ingredients until light and aery. If you want a lighter cream, add a little bit of heavy cream at a time until desired consistency has been reached.
Make the French Toast
- Use thick cuts of bread when making French Toast to better absorb the custard. Try to buy an unsliced brioche loaf, french bread, or sourdough for best results. If you can not find unsliced bread, then a Texas Toast Sandwich Bread would work best.1 loaf White Sourdough Bread
- Slice the bread in 1 to 1 ½ inch slices. Keep the ends so you can make delicious pan fried croutons with olive oil and herbs.
- Make the custard by combining in a bowl, the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and instant espresso. Whisk until smooth.6 large Eggs, ½ cup Milk , 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar , ½ tablespoon Instant Espresso Powder, ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Preheat a large griddle at 350F or a non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Use butter or non-stick spray on the surface before placing on the French Toast.1 tablespoon Butter
- Place each slice of bread in the custard for 20-30 seconds. Use a fork to press the bread into the custard if using a day-old bread to help it soak up most mixture. Let excess custard drip off the soaked bread.
- Place the French toast onto the preheated and greased griddle or pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn the French toast over and for another 3 minutes or golden. Remove from the griddle and repeat with the rest of the soaked slices.
- Serve the prepared Coffee Cream over the hot French toast and garnish with the chocolate shavings. Top with more of your favorite toppings like maple syrup, icing sugar, or fresh cut strawberries.¼ cup Chocolate Shavings or Curls
Notes
- Use Mascarpone instead of cream cheese for a more authentic flavor to the coffee cream. Reduce the amount of heavy cream if using mascarpone and adjust for your desired consistency.
- When using cream cheese, I usually take it right out of the fridge and very slowly microwave it 15 seconds at a time until softened. If you end up overheating the cream cheese this way, the final result of the coffee cream might be too soft. In that case, simply refrigerate the cream for 20 minutes and rewhip it and it will work just fine.
