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Orange French Toast There’s something special about starting the day slow. Golden French toast, fresh orange slices, a little powdered sugar, and all the cozy morning vibes you need. Simple ingredients, big comfort, and the kind of breakfast that makes you want to stay at the table just a little longer

Orange Custard French Toast

A cozy, citrus-kissed French toast soaked in silky orange custard and cooked until golden and comforting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 274
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs use fresh eggs for best texture
  • 2 large egg yolks adds richness to the custard
  • 1 cup orange juice no-pulp orange juice works best
  • 1 cup heavy cream full-fat for a creamy custard
  • ½ cup granulated sugar balances the citrus flavor
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt enhances overall sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds warmth and depth
  • 1 loaf dense white bread thick-cut challah preferred
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for pan-frying the toast
  • Powdered sugar for light dusting on top
  • Orange zest adds fresh citrus aroma
  • Orange segments from 2 oranges cut into supremes
  • Maple syrup for serving sweetness

Method
 

  1. Whisk the whole eggs and egg yolks together in a large bowl until fully combined. mix
  2. Warm the orange juice, cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture feels warm. mix
  3. Slowly stream about one-quarter of the warm liquid into the eggs while whisking constantly to temper them. mix
  4. Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook gently until thickened, then strain to remove any lumps and stir in the vanilla. mix
  5. Let the custard cool close to room temperature or refrigerate until ready to use. prep
  6. Preheat the oven to 200°F and place a baking sheet inside to keep cooked French toast warm. prep
  7. Melt half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat until glossy but not smoking. prep
  8. Quickly dip each bread slice into the custard, coating both sides lightly. assemble
  9. Cook the bread in batches for about three minutes per side until puffed and golden, transferring finished slices to the oven to stay warm. cook
  10. Repeat cooking with remaining butter and bread slices. cook
  11. Top the French toast with powdered sugar, orange zest, orange segments, and maple syrup as desired. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 62mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 837IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

This orange custard French toast feels like a slow morning wrapped in sunshine. Rich, warm, and gently sweet, it’s the kind of breakfast that turns an ordinary day into something special.

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