Decadence is on the menu with this incredible strawberries and cream French toast (aka pain perdu). We’ve macerated strawberries in elderflower cordial to serve with brioche French toast with cream and maple syrup.
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Ingredients
- 350g strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2 tbsp elderflower cordial
- 80ml double cream
- 1 large free-range egg, beaten
- 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract or essence
- 25g caster sugar
- 30g unsalted butter
- 4 thick slices brioche, halved (about 200g)
For the maple cream
- 150ml double cream
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- Icing sugar to dust
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Method
- Put the strawberries in a bowl with the elderflower cordial. Stir well, then set aside for at least 30 minutes to macerate, stirring occasionally.
- Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/ gas 4. Make the maple cream: whip the 150ml double cream and maple syrup in a bowl until thickened, then chill until required.
- For the French toast, first put the 80ml cream, egg, vanilla and sugar in a bowl, then whisk lightly until combined to make a batter.
- Melt half the butter in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Dip half the brioche slices into the batter, gently shaking off the excess. Fry for 1 minute on each side or until crisp and golden. Keep warm in the oven while you cook the remaining brioche.
- Divide the French toast between warmed plates, top with maple cream and strawberries (and their juices), then dust with icing sugar.
Nutrition
- 627kcals Calories
- 46.1g (27.9g saturated) Fat
- 7.4g Protein
- 47.9g (26.2g sugars) Carbs
- 4.3g Fibre
- 0.5g Salt
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This is the first time I’ve attempted to make strawberries and French toast with more than just bread, eggs, strawberries, and cream. Excellent! Takes just a little bit of work but overall really straightforward and satisfying. Again again again
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