Description
Indulge in these crispy, golden Chocolate Chip Caramel French Toast Sticks featuring thick-cut brioche bread soaked in a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard, pan-fried to perfection, then drizzled with luscious caramel sauce and topped with melty miniature chocolate chips. Perfect for a decadent breakfast or brunch treat that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Sticks
- 1 loaf (approx. 12 oz) thick-cut brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch thick sticks
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Cut the brioche or challah loaf into sturdy, uniform 1-inch thick sticks. This thickness ensures they hold up well when dipped and cooked.
- Make the custard batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream (or whole milk), granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
- Preheat the skillet: Place a large deep skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and olive oil, allowing them to melt and bubble, creating a flavorful cooking fat.
- Dip the bread sticks: Quickly submerge each bread stick into the custard batter, turning to coat all sides evenly. Avoid over-soaking; dipping each side for 1-2 seconds ensures the sticks absorb enough custard without becoming soggy.
- Fry the sticks: In batches, place the coated bread sticks onto the hot skillet. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, turning with tongs to crisp and brown all four sides evenly until golden and crispy.
- Drain and assemble: Transfer the cooked sticks to a wire rack to drain any excess oil and maintain crispiness. Stack the sticks in a paper cone or arrange them on a plate, then generously drizzle with warm caramel sauce, letting it drizzle down the sides. Immediately sprinkle with miniature chocolate chips so they begin to melt slightly. Serve immediately with extra caramel sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use thick-cut brioche or challah for the best texture and sturdiness.
- Do not over-soak the bread sticks to avoid sogginess.
- Keep the skillet at medium heat to ensure even cooking without burning.
- Serve immediately for the best contrast of crispy sticks and melty chocolate chips.
- Caramel sauce can be homemade or store-bought depending on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: French toast sticks, caramel sauce, chocolate chips, brioche French toast, breakfast sticks, cinnamon vanilla custard
