French Toast Sandwich

For a teatime treat with a twist, try these French toast sandwiches filled with vanilla custard and topped with cream and strawberries.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 26 mins
• Total Time: 46 mins
• Calories: 166 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons custard powder
• 1 cup oil for frying
• 1 cup milk, divided
• 8 toothpicks
• 8 strawberries, halved
• 4 slices plain bread, cut into 4 pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar
• 0.5 cup whipped cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk eggs, 3 tablespoons milk, white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a shallow bowl until smooth.

Step 2

Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 3

Dip 4 pieces of bread in egg mixture and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining pieces.

Step 4

Combine 2 tablespoons of milk with custard powder in a small bowl; stir until smooth. Bring remaining milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir custard mixture into the saucepan. Reduce heat and cook, stirring frequently, until custard thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place 8 bread toasts on a shallow tray. Spread custard over each piece. Cover with remaining 8 toasts to form a sandwich. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Top each sandwich with a dollop of whipped cream and a strawberry. Insert a toothpick through the fruit to hold the sandwich together.