Description
Weekend brunch gets a festive upgrade with peppermint hot chocolate french toast that turns your morning plate into a holiday celebration. Crusty bread soaks in peppermint-spiked chocolate batter before sizzling to golden perfection, creating a sweet breakfast treat perfect for chilly mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 thick slices bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Garnish and Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies
- Whipped cream
- Butter
Instructions
- Whisk 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract in a bowl until the mixture looks completely smooth and free from any powder lumps.
- Heat a non-stick skillet to medium temperature (350°F) and melt 1 tablespoon butter across the entire cooking surface.
- Submerge each thick bread slice into the cocoa-peppermint batter, coating both sides thoroughly and letting excess liquid drip back into the bowl.
- Carefully place the battered bread into the heated skillet, cooking for exactly 3-4 minutes until your first side turns a rich golden brown color.
- Flip the bread slice and cook the opposite side for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring an even golden crispness across the entire piece.
- Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving plate, then generously top with fresh whipped cream and sprinkle ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies over the surface.
- Serve the French toast immediately while the bread remains warm and the whipped cream looks fresh and fluffy.
Notes
- Ensure your cocoa powder is fresh and high-quality for the richest chocolate flavor in the batter.
- Whole milk creates a creamier texture, but you can substitute with plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free version.
- Let bread sit in the egg mixture for 15-20 seconds per side to absorb maximum flavor without becoming soggy.
- For extra crispness, use day-old bread or slightly stale bread as it absorbs the mixture more evenly without falling apart.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg