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Churro French Toast

Possibly the BEST French Toast ever! Thick slices of rich Challah soaked in a flavorful custard, fried to golden perfection, coated in crunchy cinnamon sugar, and finished with a creamy cream cheese glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
French Toast
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large challah loaf
  • unsalted butter
  • vegetable oil

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F to keep the finished French toast warm.
  2. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth. Transfer to a zip top bag and set aside.
  3. In a wide shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  4. In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, orange zest, vanilla, honey, and salt until fully combined.
  5. Soak the challah slices in the egg mixture for 5 minutes, turning once to ensure even absorption.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saute pan or griddle over medium heat.
  7. Add the soaked bread and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until well browned and crisp.
  8. Remove the French toast from the pan and immediately dip in the cinnamon sugar, turning to coat completely.
  9. Place on a sheet pan in the oven to keep warm while frying the remaining slices.
  10. Drizzle with the cream cheese glaze and serve immediately.

Notes

Use slightly stale Challah bread for the best texture. The combination of butter and oil helps achieve a perfectly crisp crust without burning.
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