Baked Iced Lemon French Toast
This baked iced lemon french toast is soft, lightly sweet, and finished with a bright lemon drizzle. Perfect for make-ahead brunch or easy weekend mornings.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche bread sliced
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 lemon zested
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Lemon Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish and arrange the brioche slices in slightly overlapping rows so they fit snugly in the dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Slowly pour the custard evenly over the bread, making sure to coat each slice.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes so the custard can absorb, or cover and refrigerate overnight for an easy make-ahead option.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for about 30 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and the center is set but still soft.
- While the french toast is baking, whisk together powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth and pourable.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle the lemon icing over the top while warm, then add a light dusting of powdered sugar if you’d like.
Notes
- Add mix-ins like fresh blueberries, strawberries, or even a few dollops of cream cheese for an easy way to switch up the flavor while keeping a lemon base.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 152IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 4mg
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