French Toast with Espresso Cream

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 1/2-inch thick slices challah bread
• 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, whisk the espresso powder with 1/2 cup hot water. Reserve 2 Tablespoons of the espresso liquid. Whisk the condensed milk into the remaining espresso liquid.

2. In a baking dish, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt and reserved espresso liquid. Add the bread slices to the dish and turn to coat.

2. In a large nonstick skillet or griddle, melt 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add 4 slices of bread and cook, turning once, until golden-brown, about 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining 2 Tablespoons butter and 4 slices bread. Serve warm drizzled with the espresso cream.