You will never want to eat normal French toast again after trying this Ice Cream French Toast!! Melted ice cream is the secret ingredient that makes this French toast recipe out of this world.

Love a decadent breakfast? Check out these Chocolate Waffles or these Utah Scones.

ice cream soaked french toast topped with syrup and fresh berries

Let’s talk about this recipe right here. You are not looking at just some normal, run of the mill French toast. No, you are looking at Ice Cream French Toast. Yep, instead of soaking the bread in milk and eggs, you soak it in melted ice cream and eggs. It was seriously so good that I may just have to keep my freezer stocked with vanilla ice cream so I can always make French toast this way.

This recipe comes from the Cookies and Cups Cookbook. And yes – this is a cookbook you definitely need to add to your shelf!

This Ice Cream French Toast is super easy, so it’s totally doable on a weekday morning. Or it makes the perfect, special weekend breakfast. Moms – give this recipe to dad and the kids to make you for Mother’s day.

This French toast is sweet enough to eat just on its own, but I added maple syrup and berries. Because you can never go wrong by adding maple syrup and berries. But I will not deny eating a slice just plain as well.

This is what a I call a little bit of heaven for breakfast!

collage showing scooping ice cream and topping french toast with syrup

Ingredients

Ice Cream: I just use vanilla ice cream, although I guess you could get creative and use different flavors to change things up.
Eggs: I always use large eggs.
Cinnamon: The cinnamon brings in that classic French toast flavor.
Bread: My favorite bread for this recipe is Texas toast or a thick sliced Italian loaf. A thick bread is definitely better here, although you could use regular white bread in a pinch.
Butter: I would suggest using real butter here for the best flavor. You can use unsalted or salted.

platter full of ice cream soaked french toast

Tips and Tricks

If your bread is a little bit dried up, it’s all the better! Bread that is a little bit dry will soak up the custard even better.

Up the flavor by adding more spices. While cinnamon is perfect, adding in some nutmeg or cardamom adds even more flavor.

If you are making a large batch, keep the cooked French toast on a baking sheet in the oven on low to keep it warm until you have finished cooking all of the French toast.

Top your French toast with maple syrup and berries, or you can go crazy with Buttermilk Syrup, Strawberry Syrup, or Coconut Syrup.

overhead view of stack of Ice Cream Soaked French Toast topped with berries

More French Toast Recipes

Stuffed French Toast
French Toast Sticks
Overnight French Toast Casserole
French Toast Cups
Pear Baked French Toast
Creme Brûlée French Toast

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