berry amazing french toast

rob (mr. sweet tooth) and i love making french toast on sunday mornings.  here is my super custardy, french toast recipe with a fresh strawberry compote...it's super easy, berry amazing, and you're going to love it :)

ingredients:
- 4 (3/4 inch) slices of brioche
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2/3 cup half & half
- 4 eggs
- pinch cinnamon
- pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- vegetable oil
- handful of raspberries
- handful of blueberries
- handful of strawberries, sliced

for fresh strawberry compote:
- 6-8 strawberries, halved
- 1 tablespoon sugar

directions:
- in a large glass baking dish, whisk together the milk, half & half, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and honey
- place brioche slices into the baking dish, soaking both sides for at least 5-7 minutes each (make sure the slices are completely soaked...the worst is when your french toast is dry!)
- meanwhile, in a large bowl, scrunch up the strawberry halves and sugar until it's a juicy mixture with chunks; set aside
- melt 1 tablespoon of butter and a couple dashes of oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat
- add 2 slices of brioche at a time to griddle and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side
- remove slices; clean the pan with a dry paper towel
- melt the other tablespoon of butter and a couple dashes of oil in the griddle
- add 2 slices of brioche and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side
- place french toast on a plate; add blueberries, strawberry slices, raspberries and fresh strawberry compote
- serve immediately with some maple syrup and enjoy!

xoxo,
kara