Pain Perdu (Classic French Toast) Total: 45 minutes | Serves: 4 servings Golden slices of **pain perdu** stacked high, their edges caramelized just enough to crackle under your fork. The brioche stays moist inside, rich with eggy custard, while the salted caramel sauce pools like liquid gold over the top. A dollop of whipped mascarpone, flecked with vanilla, softens the sweetness just enough to balance every bite. This isn’t your average French toast—it’s the version chef Alexia Duchêne perfected, where buttery brioche soaks up a custard made from heavy cream and just a touch of fleur de sel. The caramel, made right on the stove with butter and sugar, clings to the bread like it’s meant to be there. And that mascarpone? It’s the cool, creamy counterpoint to the warm, spiced custard beneath. The first time you taste it, you’ll understand why this dish feels like a hug on a plate. The vani...