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Thick slices of Texas toast French toast perfectly golden brown with powdered sugar.

Decadent Texas Toast French Toast with Berry Compote

Indulge in this decadent Texas Toast French Toast, featuring thick slices of bread soaked in a rich batter and cooked to golden perfection. Topped with a vibrant homemade berry compote, powdered sugar, and fresh mint, it is a truly delightful breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • shallow dish
  • small saucepan
  • non-stick skillet or electric griddle

Ingredients
  

French Toast

  • 8 slices Texas Toast
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter or cooking oil for greasing the griddle

Berry Compote

  • 1 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice optional

For Serving

  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Preperation

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and frothy.
  • In a small saucepan, combine mixed berries, sugar, and water. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the sauce thickens slightly (about 5-7 minutes).

Cooking

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet or electric griddle over medium heat, then add butter or cooking oil to coat the surface.
  • Dip each slice of Texas toast into the egg mixture for 10-15 seconds per side, ensuring not to oversaturate the bread.
  • Transfer the soaked toast to the hot griddle and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove cooked French toast to serving plates and repeat with remaining slices, adding more butter or oil as needed.

Serving

  • Dust the warm French toast generously with powdered sugar. Spoon a dollop of berry compote over each serving, and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of whole milk in the batter. Be careful not to oversaturate the Texas toast to prevent it from becoming soggy. Adjust the sugar in the berry compote to your taste, and add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.