French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream

Recipe courtesy Sunny Anderson

Show: Cooking for RealEpisode: Noshin N' Awlins

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 (1 1/2-inch thick) slices stale brioche
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
Special equipment: food processor

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together strawberries and 1/2 cup of sugar. Set aside.

In a food processor, blend together heavy cream, cream cheese and 1 tablespoon sugar until thick and creamy.

In a baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Place bread slices in pan and soak on each side until well coated and soaked through. In a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Remove and drain the bread slices and cook until golden turning once, about 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, add the pecans, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter. Stir until sugar has melted and pecans are coated and sticky. Serve French toast with dollop of cream, sticky pecans and strawberries.

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recipe French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream
TANISHA Williamstown, NJ 10-29-2009
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The Hubby Wanted Seconds
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for breakfast and my hubby didn't want to try it b/c he doesn't really care for sweets. Well, when I finally... got him to try it, he devoured it. Especially, the carmelized pecans. I also use challah bread b/c I couldn't find brioche. Read more
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Yvette Hialeah, FL 09-06-2009
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Very Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

SImple and delicious.
recipe French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream
ELIZABETH riverside , CA 09-01-2009
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Scrumptious!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Better than expected!!!!
recipe French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream
B. Anna Walnut Creek, CA 08-07-2009
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Impressive presentation and taste
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used Alton Brown's, French Toast recipe, but borrowed the strawberries, cream and pecan toppings from Sunny. I make my own... Brioche from scratch and everything turned out amazing with equal positive results as many other reviews. It was not as sweet as I imagined, it was pleasantly surprising. Do try to make your own Brioche, it's real easy. To help, look up a brioche recipe at King Arthur Flour's website, they also have a blog with pics to follow the recipe. Brioche is delicious, but Alton Brown and Sunny really turn it into a star.Read more
recipe French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream
K.C. Bensalem, PA 01-01-2009
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WOW!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Excellent flavor, easy to make and FABULOUS presentation. I served this for breakfast on New Years Day. Felt like we were... dining at a five star restaurant. Kids, parents and grandparents all loved it!Read more
recipe French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream
Sidney West Chester, PA 12-01-2008
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A Grand Slam!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Hit this one out of the park. I made this recipe for my wife's birthday. . . Breakfast in bed, the whole nine yards. I... followed the recipe to the letter except I could not find brioche, so I substituted a rustic country french bread. My wife LOVED it. Our daughters LOVED it. And I, who does not love strawberries, LOVED it. It was really good. My wife even saved the leftovers and had them for breakfast the next day. This will be a permanent fixture in the repertoire. Thanks Sunny!Read more