Lemon French Toast

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I am in love with this new topping for french toast. Lemon French Toast is light, creamy, sweet, and really really delicious. Serve it for breakfast, brunch, or maybe even dessert. It’s really that good. If lemon isn’t your thing, try this Classic French Toast Recipe.

Lemon French Toast | With Strawberries

Warm french toast topped with sweet lemon cream can be served for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or even dessert!

My Mom makes a ricotta version of this lemon cream that we stuff into crepes that is downright to die for {recipe in my ebook}. I used cream cheese because I always have that in my fridge, but ricotta would be equally delicious. Spread this on generously to those warm french toast slices and dig in!

Main Ingredients Needed

Only 6 ingredients needed for the french toast–all are likely staples in your pantry already! For the topping you’ll need some cream cheese, lemon ZEST and lemon JUICE, and if you’d like the complete mouth watering, tastebud experience, some fresh strawberries and powdered sugar to garnish on top.

• Eggs + milk- the basis for our custard we will dip our bread in.
• Vanilla + Cinnamon- I love the hint of cinnamon and the slight sweetness vanilla adds.
• Sliced white sandwich bread– I like using thicker, ‘texas toast’ slices of day-old bread
• Butter– for frying

For the Topping

• Cream cheese- softened
• Sugar- to sweeten
• Lemon zest + lemon juice- for that lemon-y goodness!
• Fresh strawberries + powdered sugar- for garnish

How To Make Lemon French Toast | Directions

Directions to make the french toast are pretty standard if you’ve made french toast before. If you’d like to see step by step directions for that process, here is my basic How to Make French Toast recipe. For a printable recipe card for Lemon French Toast scroll down below.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt half a tablespoon of butter into the bottom.

Step 2: Make French Toast

In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon together. Dip 1-2 slices of bread into the egg mixture and place into hot pan. Cook 1 minute per side or until browned. Continue this method until all french toast is cooked.

Step 3: Make the Lemon Topping

For the lemon topping: whip all the ingredients together until smooth.

Step 4: Spread over French Toast

Spread some lemon topping over each slice of french toast and top with sliced strawberries and/or powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Leftovers

Lemon French Toast can last up to four days stored in the fridge in an airtight container.  Simply reheat in the microwave 30 seconds or until hot.

Love French Toast? Try these other delicious variations:

• French Toast Casserole
• Brioche French Toast
• Stuffed French Toast
• Cinnamon Roll French Toast
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch Encrusted French Toast

I hope you enjoy this deliciously sweet start to your morning! Enjoy, friends! 🙂

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Creamy Lemon French Toast

Warm french toast topped with sweet lemon cream can be served for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or even dessert!

servings 2 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

for the french toast:

• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1/3 cup milk
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ 6 slices white sandwich bread
• ▢ butter for frying

for the lemon cream:

• ▢ 8 oz softened cream cheese
• ▢ 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ▢ zest of 1 lemon
• ▢ juice of 1 lemon
• ▢ fresh strawberries for garnish
• ▢ powdered sugar for garnish

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Instructions

• Preheat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt half a tablespoon of butter into the bottom.
• In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon together. Dip 1-2 slices of bread into the egg mixture and place into hot pan. Cook 1 minute per side or until browned. Continue this method until all french toast is cooked.
• For the lemon cream: whip all the ingredients together until smooth.
• Spread some lemon cream over each slice of french toast and top with sliced strawberries and/or powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 779kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 315mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1859IU | Calcium: 380mg | Iron: 4mg

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: lemon french toast