Strawberry and Banana Stuffed French Toast with Grand Marnier Syrup
Strawberry and Banana Stuffed French Toast with Grand Marnier Syrup
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 6 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 910
- Total Fat
- 32
- Saturated Fat
- 16
- Carbohydrates
- 122
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 73
- Protein
- 16
- Cholesterol
- 189
- Sodium
- 493
- Total: 1 hr 25 min
- Prep: 45 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 6 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 910
- Total Fat
- 32
- Saturated Fat
- 16
- Carbohydrates
- 122
- Dietary Fiber
- 7
- Sugar
- 73
- Protein
- 16
- Cholesterol
- 189
- Sodium
- 493
- Total: 1 hr 25 min
- Prep: 45 min
- Inactive: 10 min
- Cook: 30 min
Ingredients
Macerated Strawberries:
3 cups hulled and quartered strawberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
Grand Marnier Syrup:
1 cup Grand Marnier
1 cup granulated sugar
Grated zest and juice of 2 oranges
Strawberry and Banana Stuffed French Toast:
3 eggs
3/4 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 to 4 grates fresh nutmeg
8 ounces whipped cream cheese
12 slices brioche bread
1 cup hulled and sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup strawberry jam
1 cup sliced fresh bananas
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Fresh whipped cream, for serving
Toasted sliced almonds, for serving
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions
- For the macerated strawberries: In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/4 cup water and stir. Bring to a simmer, and then lower the heat and swirl. Cook until the strawberries are soft (but not falling apart) and the liquid is syrupy, 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- For the Grand Marnier syrup: Combine the Grand Marnier, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside to cool.
- For the strawberry and banana stuffed French toast: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Stir the cream cheese to soften, and then spread on 6 of the bread slices. Top each slice with a layer of the strawberries. Spread a thin layer of strawberry jam on the other 6 pieces of bread, and top each slice with a layer of the bananas. Place each bread slice with strawberries together with a bread slice with bananas to form 6 sandwiches. Press around the edges to seal.
- Melt the butter in a nonstick saute pan (or flat griddle top) over medium-low heat. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture for a few seconds on each side, allowing any excess to drain off, and then place in the pan. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Slice in half on the diagonal and serve topped with the macerated strawberries, whipped cream, toasted almond slivers and a good dusting of confectioners' sugar. Drizzle with the Grand Marnier syrup.
Looking for Something Else?
Fudge Factor
Hungry Girl's Chocolate 911 Feb 4, 2011
Review: Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert's Chocolate Bar Nov 16, 2012
Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert have teamed up with master chocolatier Christopher Curtin to create the "Good & Evil" chocolate b …
Sifted: Plan-Ahead Valentine's Day Desserts Feb 6, 2013
Get our take on the best in food news, recipes and more from around the web, including the best Valentine's Day recipes.
The Craziest Chocolate Creations for American Chocolate Week Mar 17, 2013
It’s officially American Chocolate Week. Check out photos of mind-blowing chocolate creations.
Train Frontman Pat Monahan's Dark Chocolate Obsession Feb 11, 2013
Train frontman Pat Monahan, an avid chocolate lover, shared with us his top five reasons for eating dark chocolate.
Over-the-Top-Delicious Treats to Satisfy Your Food Obsession
Are you infatuated with ice cream? Do you lust over lobster? Swoon at the sight of chocolate? Here's the best recipe for each food …
Craving: Chocolate Cake Jan 27, 2011
Chocolate Desserts
Indulge in our decadent chocolate desserts, from cookies and cakes to puddings, souffles and truffles.
Matt Entertains: Chocolate Cherry Cookies Oct 22, 2010
Essentials: Chocolate Basics Sep 1, 2016
Satisfy that chocolate craving in your very own kitchen. All you need is baking chocolate and a little know-how. It also helps to …
