Our favourite French toast recipes

This take on French toast is better than the original in my books, says Nici Wickes. It’s easy to whip up and always a favourite with kids – especially when served with mascarpone and berries

Fancy French toast! This recipe, with camembert, vanilla, figs and berries, is just right for a special breakfast.

Mix up your normal French toast treat with a rich dark chocolate, hazelnut spread and fresh fruit, all in under 30 minutes.

Why enjoy one French classic for breakfast when you can combine two? These french toast croissants are filled with fresh slices of strawberry and strawberry jam for a fruity, oozing centre.

Make a sweet version by adding 1 tablespoon icing sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (in place of parsley). Cook and serve with vanilla ice-cream. Note

Plain bread or fruit bread can be used instead of brioche. Milk chocolate can be used in place of dark. Make sure the bread is well soaked in the egg mixture before cooking. Note

Use fruit toast, brioche or any flavoured sweet bread of choice. Note