Baileys French Toast

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Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
A recipe developer and food photographer, Leah Maroney is an ardent home cook and food blogger who has written over 300 recipes for The Spruce Eats.
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Updated on 07/21/21
Baileys French Toast

The Spruce / Leah Maroney
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Yield: 6 slices
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
820 Calories
36g Fat
91g Carbs
20g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3
Amount per serving
Calories 820
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 19g 93%
Cholesterol 330mg 110%
Sodium 503mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 91g 33%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 49g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 218mg 17%
Iron 7mg 37%
Potassium 506mg 11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Baileys French toast is made of fluffy, sweet challah bread soaked in a Baileys-infused egg wash and topped with a decadent chocolate and Baileys sauce. It’s easy to make, and the Irish cream offers so much flavor that you barely need to add any other ingredients. 

Challah or brioche bread works best for this recipe since they are thick, rich, and already have great flavor. However, you can use another bread of your choice. Thinner, less sturdy bread will need less time soaking in the egg wash and will have a shorter cooking time. 

This French toast can be served any time of the year. It’s great for Christmas morning or St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s also delicious on a weekend or served for a springtime brunch. It can easily be doubled or tripled for larger groups and you can turn it into an overnight French toast bake. 

Ingredients

For the French Toast:

For the Chocolate Sauce:

  • 4 ounces dark chocolate

  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

  • 2 teaspoons Baileys Irish cream

For Serving:

Steps to Make It

Make the Challah French Toast

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Bailey's French toast ingredients

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  2. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl until whites and yolks are completely incorporated.

    Whisked eggs in a shallow container

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  3. Add in milk, sugar, Baileys, and vanilla extract to eggs and whisk again.

    Egg batter whisked together in a ceramic dish

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  4. Soak each slice of bread in egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides. Soak for a minute or so, longer if bread is extra thick, and less time if you are using a thinner bread.

    bread soaking in egg wash

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  5. Heat a skillet with a tablespoon of butter on medium-low heat. Cook French toast for 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.

    cooked French toast in the pan

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  6. Keep finished French toast warm in a 200 F oven. Cook remaining French toast using remaining butter. While the French toast is cooking, gather ingredients for chocolate sauce.

Make the Chocolate Sauce

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    chocolate sauce ingredients

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  2. Add chocolate chips, heavy cream, and Baileys to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high for 30 seconds, stir, and then heat again in 15-second increments until the mixture is completely melted.

    chocolate sauce in a bowl with a spoon

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  3. Drizzle French toast with chocolate sauce and top with whipped cream and strawberries if you wish.

    Baileys French Toast with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and strawberries

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Recipe Variations

You can also make Baileys French toast as an overnight French toast bake:

  • Cut the bread into cubes. 
  • Place cubes in a buttered casserole. Pour the egg mixture over the top. 
  • Cover and refrigerate until the next morning or bake right away.
  • Bake at 375 F for 25 to 40 minutes (use the longer cook time if you refrigerated overnight).