Best Lemon Berry French Toast Recipes

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LEMON BLACKBERRY TORTILLA FRENCH TOAST



Lemon Blackberry Tortilla French Toast image

This twist on crepes is tart-sweet with a creamy lemon filling and juicy blackberries. Think of this as a cross between thin French toast, light crepes and crispy quesadillas. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons lemon curd, divided
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
3 tablespoons butter
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
1-1/3 cups fresh blackberries
1/4 cup seedless blackberry spreadable fruit
Additional grated lemon zest, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 3 tablespoons lemon curd, lemon zest and extract until fluffy. Set aside., In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, cream and remaining lemon curd until blended; stir in poppy seeds. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of a tortilla in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Place in skillet; toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining tortillas, adding butter to grease the skillet as needed. , Spread about 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each tortilla to within 1/4 in. of edges. Fold tortillas in half over filling. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine blackberries and spreadable fruit; microwave, covered, at 50% power until warmed, 2-3 minutes, stirring once. Serve with tortillas and, if desired, additional lemon zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 27g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

MIXED BERRY FRENCH TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY



Mixed Berry French Toast Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bread, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, mixed berries, lemon juce, granulated sugar, confectioners sugar

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 slices bread
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 cups mixed berries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries
2 tablespoons lemon juce
⅓ cup granulated sugar
confectioners sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and milk together in medium-large bowl to create egg wash.
  • Dunk bread in egg wash.
  • Melt butter in a skillet on medium-low heat and cook bread for 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix berries, sugar, and lemon juice in medium pan over low heat crushing and stirring berries until they form a thick sauce.
  • Lay out slices and spread compote in between each slice then on top. Garnish with confectioners sugar (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 40 grams

LEMON BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST BAKE



Lemon Blueberry French Toast Bake image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
3/4 cup maple syrup, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
One 12-ounce package Hawaiian slider rolls
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 pint fresh blueberries
3/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
Kosher salt
4 pieces cooked bacon, finely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with butter.
  • Add the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment and whip on medium speed for 1 minute. With the mixer running, slowly pour in the maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla bean paste and whip until completely combined. Transfer to a serving bowl and reserve.
  • Keep the rolls intact and slice across the equator to create 1 large top and 1 large bottom roll. Place the bottom roll in the baking dish, then spread with 2 tablespoons of the maple butter. Sprinkle with the lemon zest and half of the blueberries and top with the top roll.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, sugar, eggs, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste and a pinch of salt. Pour the mixture over the rolls. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the foil, then continue to bake until golden brown, about 10 more minutes.
  • Arrange scoops of the maple butter on top and sprinkle with the bacon and remaining blueberries. Serve with additional maple syrup.

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