Berry French toast

Ingredients

• 8 thick slices day-old brioche
• 3 eggs
• 180 ml milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 30 g butter
• 300 g mixed strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, divided
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar
• 20 g slivered almonds

Let’s make it

1. Put 200 g berries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until saucy; keep warm.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Dip bread slices for about 15 seconds per side so they absorb custard without falling apart.
3. Melt a little butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook bread in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and the egg-soaked center reaches 160°F (71°C).
4. Use remaining butter for subsequent batches. Cut large slices if desired.
5. Spoon over berry sauce and remaining fresh berries; finish with powdered sugar and almonds.