Baileys Irish cream French toast is a richly flavored, happy comfort food breakfast. A sweet option for brunch, holidays, Valentines, and your random Tuesday.
recipe originally published February 14, 2012
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Why you'll love this recipe
A tasty twist on a classic comfort food breakfast, Baileys French toast is for cozy weekend breakfast or brunch.
- Flavor: Dairy free Baileys Irish cream gives this an additional warming sweet layer of flavor.
- Texture: This gives crispy edges and a soft middle, as all French toast should.
- Method: An egg free French toast recipe is just as easy as a traditional recipe. Silken tofu replaces the egg, and the custard is blended just as quick as whisking up classic French toast custard.
As one reader says, ★★★★★ "This is our family breakfast during Christmas, because we always make your dairy-free Baileys for gifts. The scent of this French toast is as holiday to me as our live fir tree!"
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Irish cream French toast
This Baileys French toast recipe uses dairy free Bailey's Irish cream and steeped black tea. If I don't have tea or don't want to make it, the same amount of dairy free milk works in place of the tea. Choose a thick sliced bread for the fluffiest, most delicious French toast. This one reminds me of my Grandpa Z's French toast...
If you like unique French toast recipes, pumpkin bread French toast is among our favorite breakfast recipes.
Zero proof option
If you don't want to use Irish cream liqueur, Irish cream syrup works well to get that flavor! Add a couple tablespoons to the custard mixture in place of the Bailey's in this recipe.
Tips for the best French toast
- Prepare the griddle! You want the griddle to be hot before you add the French toast slices.
- Thick bread Even day old bread is good. A thicker bread and thicker custard mean no soggy French toast.
- Cook well before flipping Again, nobody wants soggy French toast. Make sure it is cooked through on each side.
How long does this recipe last?
I generally only make enough French toast to enjoy immediately, but making a few days worth for quick breakfasts is a good plan. My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy leftover French toast within three days.
After French toast has cooled, refrigerate in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid.
Reheating methods
If you are making extra to enjoy for quick easy breakfasts this week, Baileys French toast reheats easily and is just as good a day or two later!
- Stovetop: Reheat on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat.
- Air Fryer: Air fry at 350 °F and check after 3 minutes. Carefully flip over and continue heating for another couple minutes as needed.
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Baileys Irish Cream French Toast
A rich comfort food breakfast. A tasty option for brunch, holidays, Valentines, and a random Tuesday.
Ingredients
- ½ container (6 ounces) silken tofu
- 2 shots Dairy Free Irish Cream (see notes for no alcohol)
- â…“ cup steeped black tea (or dairy free milk)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 pieces your favorite gluten free bread
Instructions
- Add silken tofu, Irish cream, black tea or milk, cinnamon, and vanilla to blender jar or food processor. Blend to a smooth custard.
- Thin with more liquid as necessary (silken tofu varies in consistency).
- Pour custard into wide shallow bowl for dipping.
- Dip bread pieces into batter and cook on a hot griddle over medium heat. Cook for one or two minutes on each side, until cooked through and golden.
- Serve with dairy free butter, maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Notes
Why you'll love this recipe
A tasty twist on a classic comfort food breakfast, Baileys French toast is for cozy weekend breakfast or brunch.
- Flavor: Dairy free Baileys Irish cream gives this an additional warming sweet layer of flavor.
- Texture: This gives crispy edges and a soft middle, as all French toast should.
- Method: An egg free French toast recipe is just as easy as a traditional recipe. Silken tofu replaces the egg, and the custard is blended just as quick as whisking up classic French toast custard.
As one reader says, ★★★★★ "This is our family breakfast during Christmas, because we always make your dairy-free Baileys for gifts. The scent of this French toast is as holiday to me as our live fir tree!"
Non alcohol substitute
If you don't want to use Irish cream liqueur, Irish cream syrup works well to get that flavor! Add a couple tablespoons to the custard mixture in place of the Bailey's in this recipe.
Tips for the best French toast
- Prepare the griddle! You want the griddle to be hot before you add the French toast slices.
- Thick bread Even day old bread is good. A thicker bread and thicker custard mean no soggy French toast.
- Cook well before flipping Again, nobody wants soggy French toast. Make sure it is cooked through on each side.
How long does this recipe last?
I generally only make enough French toast to enjoy immediately, but making a few days worth for quick breakfasts is a good plan. My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy leftover French toast within three days.
After French toast has cooled, refrigerate in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid.Â
Reheating methods
If you are making extra to enjoy for quick easy breakfasts this week, Baileys French toast reheats easily and is just as good a day or two later!
- Stovetop: Reheat on the stovetop in a skillet over medium heat.
- Air Fryer: Air fry at 350 °F and check after 3 minutes. Carefully flip over and continue heating for another couple minutes as needed.Â
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Noelle (@singerinkitchen) says
This looks YUM! My husband would love that black tea and baileys for sure!
spabettie says
seriously, you should make this. SO good!
Natasha says
Morning Beauty - Happy belated Valentines Day...thank you for your note - it meant so much. Many thoughts and prayers to Jason too...
Hey - Nurse Betty! 🙂 How is your Daddy? I know the chemo route is not an easy one. My heart is pensive for your Papa...as long as you help him with some good nutrition on the side, and shower him with lovin's...he will be drawing dinosaurs in no time ( I loved that picture!).
Your package is enroute with my fiance Rob - he is so kindly sending it off from his office this am....can't wait for you to get it!
Chin up Buttercup - and FYI - I am going to make your Baileys this weekend! I needs me some whiskey! 😉
<3 Natasha
spabettie says
hi sweetie!
Dad is so far, so good... okay, anyway. Today is day 2 on chemo, and his is a pretty aggressive plan. He is not hungry so we're feeding him his canned nutrition via his stomach tube... I am SO glad we have that option, so he continues to get nutrients when he is not hungry. Dad is a strong ol' dinosaur, so I'm hoping he can handle it fairly well.
yeeee! looking forward to the package. VERY much so. you are the sweetest.
and GOOD. I hope you enjoy the Baileys. hope you're having a good Friday, feeling good and happy, all that. XXO!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I really need to make your Bailey's. I think I need to get on it this weekend!
I really just want to come and give you a big bear hug today. I'm thinking about you and Jason. xoxo
spabettie says
you would be in good company - I know of THREE others who are making this Baileys this weekend 😉
Lisa B says
This looks like an amazing breakfast...!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
I've made bread pudding with silken tofu before and it was awesome. I'll have to try it on french toast. Oh, and I loooove the Earth Balance coconut spread- it's really good melted on air-popped popcorn!
spabettie says
I am going to have to try the popcorn... um, like TONIGHT.
Kris | iheartwellness.com says
Now, this is what I'm talking 'bout! Hello Baileys and Hello French Toast!!! Come to me please 🙂
Love this!
xxoo
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
That is the prettiest french toast ever! And I adore Baileys. This is so up my alley!
Kalinda says
Oh man, I LOVE the Bailey's and black tea idea. I'm all about booze in hot beverages. And I happen to have homemade Bailey's. This might be Valentine's Day lunch. Ha.
spabettie says
"I'm all about booze in hot beverages" ... we would get along just fine... 😉
Curt says
Sounds like an awesome breakfast to me!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
French toast was one of may all-time favorite things to make when I was a kid. I had it for the first time staying the night with a friend and fell in love with it. I must try this vegan version! Awesome.