Pain Perdu
Thick slices of bread soaked in spiced custard and fried until golden. Serve with fruit and syrup.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.14 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a wide shallow dish.
- 2
Soak each slice of bread in the mixture for 30 seconds each side so it is soaked but not falling apart.
- 3
Melt a little butter in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry 2 or 3 slices at a time for 3 minutes each side until golden.
6 min - 4
Keep the cooked slices warm in a low oven while you fry the rest.
- 5
Serve topped with strawberries, a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of icing sugar.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
