Irish Cream French Toast, Baileys Style

Baileys isn’t simply for coffee.

It’s also great in fudge, a milkshake and also truly, truly good in french toast. Baileys Irish Cream French toast is a rich and decadent breakfast or brunch dish with notes of vanilla, chocolate and a warm and comforting hint of Irish whiskey. Challah (or brioche) is dipped in a custard consisting of eggs, cinnamon and Baileys. Once griddle, they are served with salted butter, maple syrup, a dollop of whipped cream and dusting of cacao (or cocoa) powder.

Don’t have Baileys? No problem! You can easily make it yourself with my kitchen-made Baileys Irish Cream recipe!

Unfussy, impressive and majorly satisfying.

For this Baileys Irish Cream French Toast Set out:

• eggs – Adds richness and flavor to the custard
• pure vanilla extract – Adds warmth and enhances all of the other flavors in this dish.
• dark brown sugar – Lends sweetness and subtle notes of caramel.
• cinnamon (ground) – Lends a distinct warm and woodsy flavor.
• Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur – Kitchen-made or store-bought.
• half and half – Or substitute with whole milk.
• challah – Or use brioche.
• butter – Used for frying the French toast. Coconut oil can be substituted.

for serving (optional):

• salted butter
• pure maple syrup
• whipped cream
• unsweetened cacao powder or cocoa powder

Slice the loaf of bread about 1/2 an inch.

In a shallow bowl, crack in 4 large eggs and measure and add in 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar and a heaping 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.

Whisk well to combine.

Next, pour in 2/3 cup Baileys Irish Cream and 1/3 cup half and half.

Whisk one last time to combine.

Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture.

Flip and coat the opposite side.

Transfer to a wire rack set into a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with the remaining slices.

Preheat your grilled to around 275 to 300°F.

Lightly butter your griddle with a little butter.

Work in batches, griddling the french toast for 3-4 minutes.

Flip when golden brown and cook for another 3 minutes or until the second side is golden brown.

Serve spread with salted butter, a drizzle of maple syrup and, if desired, a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of unsweetened cacao powder or cocoa powder.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH FRENCH TOAST:

• pork, chicken or turkey bacon
• veggie, turkey, regular or maple sausage patties or links.
• fresh fruit and/or berries
• orange juice, coffee or tea
• for brunch, serve with scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt and hash browns.

HOW LONG WILL FRENCH TOAST LAST IN THE FRIDGE:

Got leftover French toast? Save it and enjoy it later in the week! Store the French toast in an air-tight container or resealable bag/stasher bag (to avoid drying out or absorbing fridge odors) and refrigerate for up to 3 to 5 days!

CAN FRENCH TOAST BE FROZEN?

Completely! Flash freeze the French toast first on a rimmed baking sheet for 30 minutes, portion serving amounts into resealable baggies (or stasher bags) and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Enjoy! And if you give this Baileys Irish Cream French Toast recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!