Tres Leches French Toast

Ingredients

• For the Tres Leches Soak:
• 1 cup whole milk 🥛
• 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk 🥛
• 0.5 cup evaporated milk 🥛
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon ✨
• 1 tbsp sugar 🍯
• For the French Toast:
• 6 slices thick brioche or challah bread 🍞
• 2 tbsp butter 🧈
• 1 tbsp oil (for frying) 🥄
• For the Toppings:
• Whipped cream 🍦
• Fresh strawberries or berries 🍓
• Drizzle of dulce de leche or caramel sauce 🍬
• Powdered sugar (optional) 🍯

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture 🥛✨
2. 21️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. 32️⃣ Dip & Soak the Bread 🍞💦
4. 42️⃣ Pour the tres leches mixture into a shallow dish.
5. 53️⃣ Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, letting it soak for 30-60 seconds per side until well absorbed.
6. 63️⃣ Cook the French Toast 🧈🔥
7. 74️⃣ Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt butter and add a bit of oil to prevent burning.
8. 85️⃣ Place the soaked bread slices in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and slightly caramelized. Work in batches if necessary.
9. 94️⃣ Serve & Enjoy 🍓🍬✨
10. 106️⃣ Stack the French toast on a plate.
11. 117️⃣ Top with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of dulce de leche.
12. 128️⃣ Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.