Blueberry and Lemon Curd French Toast

This recipe is part of a six course brunch.

I promise you won't regret this! Best French toast recipe ever, especially if you love blueberries, citrus flavours, and well the both of them combined!

The lemon really does bring out the best in berries and quite literally deepens the colour of the blueberries; that dark rich hue is courtesy of your friendly springtime citrus fruit.

Honestly, when it comes to my favourite brunch items, French toast is pretty high up on the list. You can do so much with it, but at the same time, it offers this classic taste and comforting feeling that I will never get tired of.

The lemon curd enhanced mixture and filling along with the blueberry compote screams spring and will wow you and your guests. The tartness and subtle sweetness from the berries and lemon are mellowed out by the cream and eggs and come together nicely. Enjoy and tag me if you make it to see how it goes!

Ingredients

Blueberry compote:

1/2 cup blueberries

1 teaspoon lemon zest + extra for garnish

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon coconut sugar

French toast mixture:

2 eggs

1/4 cup lemon curd

1 tablespoon coconut sugar

2 tablespoons coconut milk

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons lemon curd

1/4 cup whipped cream (I used almond-milk based)

Fresh mint (optional)

Instructions

In a long dish, whisk the eggs, milk, lemon curd, vanilla, sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Melt the butter and cool, then add to the mixture. (If the mixture seems too thick, add a little almond milk to thin it out).

In a small saucepan, bring the blueberries, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar to a boil. Reduce the temperature and simmer on medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Keep a close eye, as this can burn quickly! Once the berries have started to break down, and the mixture has thickened into a thin jam-like consistency, set aside.

Prepare your toast! Lay the bread slices spaced out in the dish to absorb the egg mixture, about 10 seconds per side, making sure each face is evenly coated. Place the slices into an oil sprayed, non-stick pan on medium heat. Cook until golden on each side, about 3 minutes each, Again, keep a close eye, so you don’t burn anything. Set the prepared toast aside.

In a small bowl, mix the whipped cream and lemon curd.

Now assemble your French toast when ready to serve. On one slice (2 per person), smear a tablespoon (or less) of the whipped mix, followed by the same amount of compote, then place the second slice and repeat. For the top slice, garnish with a bit of extra lemon zest and mint leaves.

Serve and enjoy! This recipe serves two people, so double for four and so on.

Nutella French Toast

Make your morning sweet with this Nutella French toast. Nothing more delightful than waking up to the smell of buttery, sizzling smell of break soaked in cream. Add some fruit to cut in and add some freshness. This is one of my favorite breakfast and brunch meals, especially since it is quick and easy.

What you need 🛒🛒🛒:

4 slices of ciabatta

3/4 cup half and half

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1 1/2 tablespoons Nutella

Strawberries, icing sugar and syrup

What you do 🍳🍳🍳:

Step 1

1Spread the Nutella on one side of two slices, place the other slice on top to create a sandwich.

Step 2

Beat eggs, vanilla, half and half, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and orange peel. Soak the sandwiches while you heat butter in a pan on medium low heat.

Step 3

Cook the French toast on all 4 sides for about 2 minutes each, do not burn!

Top with fruit, syrup and icing sugar! Serves two.

Stuffed Peanut Butter and Black Berry French Toast

The inspiration for this was both the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and the popularity of both peanut butter and mulberries in Zimbabwe. Since I could not find the berries, black berries were the closest substitute. The combination of sweet and salty comes together seamlessly through the gooey French toast, the perfect treat for brunch!

Frech toast, Stuffed french toast, Peanut butter and jelly

Breakfast, Brunch

Yield: 2

Author: Dontmissmyplate

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Stuffed Peanut Butter and Black Berry French Toast

Peanut butter and jelly - an American favourite - is the inspiration of this French toast. The salty peanut butter and sweet, tart berries come together in this buttery, soft brioche melody. You'll love it.

Prep time: 5 MCook time: 20 MTotal time: 25 M

Ingredients:

• 2 large slice  brioche
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup mulberries/black berries
• 4 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon lemon

Instructions:

1. Reduce the berries in the sugar and add the lemon juice. 
2. When the sauce begins to thicken add water to prevent burning. Crush the berries and continue to mix until it appears to be a jam-like consistency.
3. Make an incision in the bread slices (careful not to cut the sides). Stuff each slice with 2 tablespoons of mulberry reduction and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
4. In a container or glassware, whisk the vanilla, eggs, milk, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt then wet brioche slices on each side (do not over soak).
5. In a greased pan, cook each side of the brioche slices for about 5 minutes on medium-low heat - careful not to burn.
6. Slice into halves and serve with icing sugar, fresh berries, and syrup.

Calories

530

Fat (grams)

24.73

Carbs (grams)

52.17

Protein (grams)

23.6

I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information on dontmissmyplate.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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