Coconut Cream French Toast

I didn't think the name coconut French toast did this justice, and while certainly not pie-like, the flavor profile was kind of close, and I was very pleased with the results. The staler your bread, the better this will turn out! Garnish with maple syrup, fresh mango, and lime juice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 328 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• ⅓ cup coconut milk
• 3 thick slices very stale French bread, halved crosswise
• 2 tablespoons coconut flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place whole egg and egg yolk in a bowl. Add coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; whisk until batter is combined.

Step 2

Soak bread halves in batter, tossing every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure they are absorbing the batter evenly, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place soaked bread in a single layer in the skillet. Cook until richly browned, crispy, and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Step 4

Toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle over bread.