COCONUT CREAM STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

One 2-pound loaf challah bread
Coconut Cream Cheese Filling, recipe follows
French Toast Batter, recipe follows
2 to 4 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup raspberry puree
1 cup strawberries, diced
4 bananas
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Serving suggestions: ground cinnamon, confectioners' sugar and maple syrup
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup mascarpone, at room temperature
1 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs
1 1/4 cups whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut the bread into 5 thick slices, each about 2-inches thick. Split the top of each slice open in the middle, creating a pocket. Stuff each pocket with 1/2 cup of the Coconut Cream Cheese Filling. Dip each piece of stuffed toast into the French Toast Batter, coating completely.
  • Add 2 teaspoons of the oil to a pan set over medium heat. Place some pieces of the toast into the hot pan and cook until brown on both sides and heated through in the middle, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat for the remaining toast, adding more oil as needed to the pan.
  • Transfer the raspberry puree to a squeeze bottle. Drizzle some raspberry puree in a circle on each serving plate. Sprinkle some strawberries on top. Cut the French toast slices in half on the bias and shingle 2 halves on each serving plate.
  • Cut the bananas in half lengthwise and then split in half again widthwise. Place the bananas cut-side up on a sheet tray. Sprinkle the bananas with the granulated sugar to coat. Using the torch, melt the sugar until golden in color. Carefully place 3 pieces of banana on each plate next to the French toast.
  • Sprinkle the coconut on the plates, then dust each with cinnamon and confectioners' sugar and serve with maple syrup.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk together the cream cheese and mascarpone. Add in the shredded coconut, honey, coconut extract and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  • Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat with a wire whisk. Add the milk, cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, almond extract, vanilla extract and nutmeg, and mix together until combined. Refrigerate until needed.

Korey F
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. It's the perfect breakfast or brunch dish.


Panganai Cuthbert Chikomo
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


EXÇØBÄR IBRAHIM
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but this french toast was amazing. The coconut cream filling was the perfect balance of sweet and creamy.


Bushra Akhtar
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This french toast is so delicious! I can't wait to make it again.


Shillah Qays
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I would have liked the coconut cream filling to be a little thicker, but overall this was a good recipe.


Benjamin Sarpong
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover coconut cream.


charlie bear
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The coconut cream filling was a little too sweet for me, but the french toast itself was perfect.


Thabang Sathekge
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This was my first time making french toast, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the results were delicious.


Kakiika Ramathan
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I loved the combination of coconut and cream in this french toast. It was a nice change from the traditional maple syrup and butter.


Sabelo Bongi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The coconut cream filling was rich and flavorful, and the french toast was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.