Red Velvet French Toast

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14
Indulge in the Sweet and Decadent Red Velvet French Toast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 slices white bread , crusts cut off ( slightly stale works best )
2 eggs
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter
4 ounces cream cheese , softened
5 tablespoons confectioners ' sugar , plus extra for dusting
chocolate syrup , for serving

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
650
Sugar
42g
Fat
43g
Red Velvet French Toast is an indulgent breakfast dish that blends sweet and savory flavors to perfection. The dish gets its unique flavor from the cocoa, red food coloring, and vanilla extract while the creamy filling of cream cheese adds a luxurious finish. The dish is easy to make and perfect for a special breakfast or brunch occasion. The texture is crunchy and creamy, and the addition of chocolate syrup adds a chocolatey sweetness to the dish that is irresistible.

Instructions

1.In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, cocoa powder, sugar, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
2.Soak each slice of bread in the mixture, making sure each side is coated well.
3.Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
4.Add the soaked bread slices to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes each side.
5.For the cream cheese filling, mix together softened cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in a bowl until fully combined.
6.Spread the cream cheese mixture on one slice of the cooked french toast and then sandwich another slice on top.
7.Dust with additional confectioners' sugar and drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.

PROS

This delightful french toast is a perfect blend of sweet and savory.

Its unique red velvet flavor combined with a delectable cream cheese filling provides a decadent breakfast experience.

Easy to make, it is perfect for a special occasion breakfast or a weekend brunch with friends and family.

CONS

This recipe makes use of highly processed ingredients like white bread and chocolate syrup that may not be very healthy.

It is high in sugar and fat, and may not be suitable for people who are watching their calorie intake or trying to follow a balanced diet strictly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an indulgent breakfast treat in moderation.
The cocoa in the recipe contains antioxidants that may support heart health and improve cognitive functions.
However, it’s important to remember that the recipe should not be consumed frequently for its supposed health benefits but rather as an occasional treat.

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