Peaches and Cream French Toast is a light, fluffy French toast with crisp edges and natural sweetness from ripe late-summer peaches — perfect for a leisurely brunch.
This summer I’ve been obsessed with peaches. They’ve been exceptionally sweet and juicy — the kind you eat straight from the fruit bowl, in the car on the way home from the market, or sliced over yogurt. I barely made any peach recipes because honestly, I kept eating them plain. Still, I wanted to capture that late-summer peach flavor in a favorite breakfast: French toast.
French toast is a regular on this site, inspired by family recipes and updated with plant-based twists. For this version I developed a creamy custard using soaked cashews, apple juice, and coconut cream. The result is a rich, vegan custard that soaks into the bread and fries up golden and tender, while fresh peach slices add juicy brightness.
Peaches and Cream French Toast
Yield: Six to eight slices, depending on bread size
Dietary: Dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, gluten-free option, vegan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 1 hour
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste (or extract)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1–2 tablespoons vegan butter (for the griddle)
- Your favorite gluten-free or regular bread, sliced
- Fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews and apple juice. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Add the coconut cream, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Blend again until fully incorporated to make a creamy custard.
- Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium heat and melt the vegan butter.
- Dip each bread slice into the cashew-coconut custard, allowing it to soak briefly but not become soggy. Place the soaked slices on the hot griddle.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes on the first side, until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until cooked through and golden on both sides.
- Serve topped with fresh sliced peaches. Add a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of syrup if desired.
This custard makes French toast that’s tender inside with a nicely crisp exterior, and the fresh peaches bring the season to the plate. I might test the recipe again—just to be sure—but it’s already a keeper.
More French toast ideas:
Baileys and Black Tea French Toast
Savory French Toast – Broccoli Cheddar
Pumpkin Spice French Toast
Zucchini Bread French Toast
Printable recipe
Peaches and Cream French Toast
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water 1 hour
- ⅓ cup apple juice
- ½ cup coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
- Pinch sea salt
- 1–2 tablespoons vegan butter
- Your favorite gluten-free or regular bread
- Fresh peaches, pitted and sliced
Instructions
- Drain and rinse cashews.
- In a high-speed blender, combine soaked cashews and apple juice. Blend until smooth.
- Add coconut cream, vanilla paste, and salt; blend until combined.
- On a large griddle over medium heat, melt butter. Dip bread into the cashew-coconut custard and place on the griddle. Cook about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Enjoy with fresh sliced peaches, powdered sugar, or syrup.