Sometimes, a boiled egg will do, sometimes toast and butter hits the spot, but when you want a really decadent, boozy brunch, there's nothing better than this Baileys French toast recipe.

Close up shot of three slices of Baileys French toast on a decoative plate with a glass of Baileys in the background.

With warm, chocolatey tones and Baileys in both the eggy bread itself and the chocolate syrup drizzled on top, this could be an incredible adults-only treat to enjoy over the festive season.

Making this delightful dish is really easy. The syrup is a simple yet utterly effective blend of golden syrup, Baileys and cocoa powder, while the secret to the soft, rich Baileys French toast is a mixture of eggs, milk, cocoa, golden syrup and, of course, more Baileys!

Close up shot of three slices of Baileys French toast on a decoative plate with a glass and bottle of Baileys in the background.

You'll find the full recipe for my boozy Baileys French toast below, along with plenty of step-by-step pics to ensure perfect results, every time.

Ingredients

For the syrup

3 tbsp golden syrup
1 tbsp cocoa powder (dutch processed)
2 tbsp Baileys Original Irish Cream

For the Baileys French toast

4 medium free range eggs
1 tbsp cocoa powder (dutch processed)
2 tbsp golden syrup
100 ml (⅓ cup) whole milk
100 ml (⅓ cup) Baileys Original Irish Cream
8 slices tiger bread or any crusty white bread
20 g (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) slightly salted butter

Equipment

Instructions

Make the syrup

Place the golden syrup and cocoa in a small bowl.

Overhead shot of some of the ingredients required for the syrup together in a mixing bowl.

Whisk together until there are no lumps.

Overhead shot of the ingredients for the Baileys French toast syrup mixed together in a mixing bowl.

Add the Baileys.

Overhead shot of the baileys being added to the mixing bowl of syrup ingredients.

Whisk again.

Overhead shot of the ingredients for the Baileys French toast syrup mixed together.

Set aside.

Make the Baileys French toast

Measure the cocoa and golden syrup into a large bowl.

Overhead shot of cocoa and golden sryup in a mixing bowl.

Mix to a paste.

Overhead shot of the cocoa and golden syrup in a mixing bowl having been mixed together.

Add the eggs.

Adding eggs to the Baileys French toast mixture.

Whisk together.

Overhead shot of the Baileys French toast ingredients having been whisked together in a mixing bowl.

Add the milk and Baileys.

Adding milk and Baileys to the ingredients inside the mixing bowl.

Whisk again.

Overhead shot of the Baileys French toast ingredients having been whisked together in a bowl.

Place 2 slices of bread in the egg mixture.

Overhead shot of slices of bread being placed into the bowl of ingredients for the Baileys French toast.

Soak until well absorbed.

Soaking the bread slices until the Baileys French toast mixture.

Heat a little of the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.

Add the bread to the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden underneath.

Overhead shot of the slices of bread laid ontop of the pan.

Flip and fry for a further minute until cooked through.

Overhead shot of the toast in a pan once fried.

Repeat with the remaining bread, 2 slices at a time. If you like, you can keep the slices warm on a non-stick tray in a low over while you cook the remaining batches.

Stack on a plate.

The finished Baileys French toast served on a decoative plate.

Drizzle with the syrup to serve.

The finished Baileys French toast drizzled with syrup.

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Baileys French Toast Recipe

Sometimes, a boiled egg will do, sometimes toast and butter hits the spot, but when you want a really decadent, boozy brunch, there's nothing better than this Baileys French toast recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: French

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: 4 portions

Author: Emily Leary

Ingredients

For the syrup

3 tbsp golden syrup
1 tbsp cocoa powder (dutch processed)
2 tbsp Baileys Original Irish Cream

For the Baileys French toast

4 medium free range eggs
1 tbsp cocoa powder (dutch processed)
2 tbsp golden syrup
100 ml (⅓ cup) whole milk
100 ml (⅓ cup) Baileys Original Irish Cream
8 slices tiger bread or any crusty white bread
20 g (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) slightly salted butter

Equipment

Instructions

Make the syrup

Place the golden syrup and cocoa in a small bowl.
Whisk together until there are no lumps.
Add the Baileys and whisk again.
Set aside.

Make the Baileys French toast

Measure the cocoa and golden syrup into a large bowl. Mix to a paste.
Add the eggs and whisk together.
Add the milk and Baileys. Whisk again.
Place 2 slices of bread in the egg mixture and soak until well absorbed.
Heat a little of the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat.
Add the bread to the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes until golden underneath. Flip and fry for a further minute until cooked through.
Repeat with the remaining bread, 2 slices at a time. If you like, you can keep the slices warm on a non-stick tray in a low over while you cook the remaining batches.
Stack on a plate and drizzle with the syrup to serve.

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