Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 qt egg yolk
- 1 qt heavy cream
- 4 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 c sugar
- Seeds from one vanilla bean
- 1 Tbsp cinnamon
- 1 loaf brioche
Bananas Foster
- 3 oz light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 oz dark rum
- ½ banana, sliced
Instructions
For the French Toast:
Mix egg, cream, vanilla extract, sugar, vanilla bean seeds and cinnamon together and refrigerate.
Cut brioche loaf into ½ inch slices. Quickly dip bread in batter, making sure both sides are lightly coated. Place pieces on lightly greased skillet. Brown for approximately 4 minutes on each side.
For the Bananas Foster:
Add brown sugar and cinnamon to melted butter and bring to a soft simmer. Add banana and rum. Reduce mixture until thickened.
Pour over French Toast while still hot. Dust with powdered sugar.
Chef Natasha Spears
