• Recipes
  • Help Center
  • FAQ
  • Open Web App
  • Download Free
Recipe Notes LogoRecipe Notes
  • Recipes
  • Help Center
  • FAQ
Open Web AppDownload Free

Product

Best Free Recipe AppFree Cookbook AppOrganize Family RecipesImport from InstagramImport from TikTokImport from PinterestImport from Facebook

Support

Help CenterFAQPlans & PricingWhat's NewContact Support

Company

About UsPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsSubnote

Get the App

Download for iPhoneGet it on Google PlayOpen Web App

© 2026 Recipe Notes. All rights reserved.

  • Recipes
  • Help Center
  • FAQ
  • Open Web App
  • Download Free
Recipe Notes LogoRecipe Notes
  • Recipes
  • Help Center
  • FAQ
Open Web AppDownload Free

3-Ingredient Ice Cream French Toast

A decadent twist on classic French toast using melted vanilla ice cream as the custard base. Thick slices of challah or brioche are soaked in melted ice cream and pan-fried until golden brown.

4 servings
22 min
Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

  • •1 pint vanilla ice cream
  • •4 slices challah or brioche
  • •5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • •divided

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Pour ice cream into a large baking dish. Add bread, turn to coat, then let sit 3 minutes. Flip bread and continue to soak until saturated but not soggy, about 3 minutes more.

    6 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a large skillet over medium. Using tongs, carefully lift 2 bread slices from custard, letting excess drip back into dish. Transfer to skillet in a single layer and cook until golden brown and the center of toast springs back when pressed, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet; keep warm in oven until ready to serve. Repeat with 2 Tbsp. butter and remaining bread. Top toasts with remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and serve.

    16 min

Explore More Recipes

Browse our full recipe collection — comfort classics, 30-minute meals, international flavors, and seasonal favorites.

Browse All RecipesAbout Recipe Notes

Recommended to use Recipe Notes to save and manage your recipes

Product

Best Free Recipe AppFree Cookbook AppOrganize Family RecipesImport from InstagramImport from TikTokImport from PinterestImport from Facebook

Support

Help CenterFAQPlans & PricingWhat's NewContact Support

Company

About UsPrivacy PolicyTerms & ConditionsSubnote

Get the App

Download for iPhoneGet it on Google PlayOpen Web App

© 2026 Recipe Notes. All rights reserved.

You Might Also Like

Golden Potato Cake

Golden Potato Cake

Boozy Concord-Grape Ice Pops

Boozy Concord-Grape Ice Pops

Crazy Sesame Breadsticks

Crazy Sesame Breadsticks

Air Fryer Crispy Herbed Chickpeas

Air Fryer Crispy Herbed Chickpeas

Air Fryer Memphis-Style BBQ Pork Ribs

Air Fryer Memphis-Style BBQ Pork Ribs

Black Apple Old-Fashioned

Black Apple Old-Fashioned