# French Toast Suzette

A delicious meeting of a classic French dessert and one of my favorite breakfast staples: buttery brioche cooked in a caramelized orange sauce, spiked with cognac and Grand Marnier.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 slices thick sliced brioche
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup melted butter
- 3 Tbsp cognac
- 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier
- 1 scoop whipped vanilla cream

## Instructions

1. Whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
2. Whisk in the milk, then the melted butter.
3. Dip the brioche slices in the batter and let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
4. Fry the brioche slices on both sides in melted butter until nicely browned.
5. In the same pan, combine melted butter and sugar.
6. Cook while stirring until it begins to lightly caramelize.
7. Add the orange zest and stir for 20 seconds.
8. Add the orange juice.
9. Continue to cook while whisking until the sauce forms.
10. Reduce the sauce until syrupy.
11. Add the French toast to the sauce and coat both sides.
12. Carefully add the cognac and Grand Marnier off the heat.
13. Serve with soft whipped vanilla cream.

## Equipment

- whisk
- spoon
- knife
- grater
- fine mesh strainer
- baking sheet
- non-stick baking mat
- saucepan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHn-gHmRnDq/?igsh=ejRoaXpjN3o5MzJz
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ca28cf14-c27f-4c03-a40c-ce2704a8383f
- Extracted: 2025-04-18

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