Tropical French Toast Recipes

TROPICAL FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Cut bread into 3/4-in. slices; place in a single layer in a 15x10-in. rimmed baking pan. Whisk together eggs, coconut milk, vanilla and salt. Carefully pour egg mixture evenly over bread; let stand 20 minutes., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil over medium heat. Cook bread in batches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side, adding remaining coconut oil as necessary. Meanwhile, beat heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and coconut extract; beat until soft peaks form., Top French toast with chopped mango, whipped cream and toasted shredded coconut.

CUBAN FRENCH TOAST WITH TROPICAL FRUIT SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar and milk. Add the cloves, cardamom, and canela and place mixture in shallow pan.
• In another bowl, combine kiwi, mango, papaya, mint, and orange juice and set aside.
• Have a nonstick pan getting warm. Soaking each piece of bread in egg mixture until bread has absorbed some of liquid, about 30 seconds.
• Add 1 teaspoon of butter to the pan and cook bread on each side for 4 minutes until golden brown. Repeat process for the remaining bread.
• Serve on plate with tropical salsa on top and sprinkle powdered sugar on each.