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Fluffy French Toast Soufflé with Berries and Cream

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A light and airy French toast soufflé with a cloud-like texture, topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 6 thick slices brioche or challah bread (about 1-inch thick)
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided (2 tbsp for custard, 1 tbsp for egg whites)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen; blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
  • ½ cup whipped cream, lightly sweetened (or crème fraîche)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×9-inch baking dish generously. Cut bread into cubes or keep as slices and arrange evenly in the dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks, whole milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Pour custard evenly over bread and press lightly to soak. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a clean, grease-free bowl, beat egg whites with 1 tablespoon sugar until stiff peaks form (7-8 minutes).
  4. Gently fold whipped egg whites into the custard-soaked bread mixture using a spatula with slow, sweeping motions until light and airy but fully combined.
  5. Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden on top. The center should be set but soft; a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  6. While baking, lightly whip cream with a teaspoon of sugar until soft peaks form. Once baked, remove soufflé from oven, top with berries and whipped cream, and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use brioche or challah for best texture. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form and fold gently to keep soufflé airy. If browning too fast, tent with foil. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 2 days; reheat gently. Does not freeze well. For gluten-free, use gluten-free brioche. For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk, coconut oil, and whipped coconut cream.

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