Red Velvet French Toast
This unique french toast recipe gives classic french toast a red velvet makeover! Serve this Red Velvet French Toast on Valentine's Day, Christmas, or anytime you're craving a red velvet treat.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- 4-5 drops red food coloring
- 8 slices thick bread, such as brioche or Texas toast
- Butter for melting in skillet
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (I used 2%)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk (see note below), sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla, and food coloring until no lumps remain. If needed, add more food color to deepen the color.
- Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture and flip to ensure each slice is fully saturated.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, transfer bread slices to skillet and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Repeat with rest of bread slices.
- To make the cream cheese drizzle: in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth. If needed, add more milk so that mixture thins out. Drizzle over French toast and serve immediately.
Notes
- French toast will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
- If you don't have buttermilk on-hand, you can use 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and enough milk to fill one cup of liquid.