Cinnamon French Toast with Red Berry Sauce

• Step 2
  
  Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and keep warm while preparing the French toast.
  
  
  
  

• Step 3
  
  To prepare the French toast: Using a fork, beat the eggs in a 13x9 baking dish to blend.
  
  
  
  

• Step 4
  
  Place the slices of brioche in the eggs and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the eggs are absorbed, turning the brioche slices once.
  
  
  
  

• Step 5
  
  Melt the butter on a heavy large griddle pan over medium heat. Add the brioche slices to the hot pan and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown on the outside and heated through.
  
  
  
  

• Step 6
  
  Meanwhile, stir the sugar and cinnamon on a large plate; set aside.
  
  
  
  

• Step 7
  
  Immediately place the hot French toast in the cinnamon-sugar and turn to coat completely.
  
  
  
  

• Step 8
  
  Divide the French toast among 4 serving plates. Top with a dollop of crème fraîche.
  
  
  
  

• Step 9
  
  Spoon the berry puree over the French toast.
  
  
  
  

• Step 10
  
  Scatter the fresh berries over and serve immediately.