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(Recipe) Brioche French Toast topped with Lemon Curd Cream and Fresh Berries

09
May

Make Mother’s Day shine from the moment she wakes up with this quick yet luxurious breakfast: Brioche French Toast topped with Lemon Curd Cream and Fresh Berries. It’s ready in 20 minutes, easy enough for kids to help with, and guaranteed to bring a smile to her face.

Put the coffee on, set the table, and let this sunshine‑bright French toast be the highlight of Mum’s day.

(Recipe) Brioche French Toast topped with Lemon Curd Cream and Fresh Berries

Ready in: 20 min | Serves: 4 | Meal: Breakfast / Brunch

A Sweet Start for Mum

Put the coffee on, set the table, and let this sunshine‑bright French toast be the highlight of Mum’s day.

Ingredients

Lemon Curd Cream
- 200 ml cold whipping cream
- 20 g icing sugar
- 2–4 tbsp lemon curd (to taste)
French Toast
- 250 ml whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract + 1 tsp sugar)
- 8 thick slices brioche
- Butter for frying
Toppings
- 100 g mixed red berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries)
- Maple syrup, to drizzle

You’ll also need

Hand mixer • Large shallow dish • Non‑stick frying pan

Method

Whip the cream
- Beat cold cream with icing sugar until soft peaks form.
- Stir lemon curd until smooth, fold into the cream, and whip briefly until just firm.
- Chill until serving.
Make the custard dip
- In a shallow dish, whisk milk, eggs and vanilla sugar.
Cook the brioche
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat and melt a knob of butter.
- Dip each brioche slice quickly on both sides (don’t soak too long or it gets soggy).
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crisp, adding more butter as needed.
Assemble & serve
- Place two slices on each plate.
- Spoon over lemon curd cream, scatter berries, and finish with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Tips & Variations

Bigger appetites? Add an extra slice per person and whisk in 125 ml milk, 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla sugar.
Flavour twist: Swap 50 ml of the milk for cream for an even richer custard.
Different toppings: Try banana with melted chocolate and maple syrup, or simply whipped cream and strawberries.
Lemon curd: Use homemade or your favourite store brand.