Ingredients
- 5 pounds bananas, turning brown, peeled
- 2 ounces margarine, plus clarified margarine, for frying
- 1 pound brown sugar
- 2 ounces hazelnut liqueur
- 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, softened
- Fresh challah bread
French Toast Batter:
- 1 gallon eggs
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1-ounce ground nutmeg
- 2 ounces ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 pounds frozen blueberries
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound brown sugar
- 1 cup water cornstarch slurry (2 parts water, 1 part cornstarch)
- 2 pounds frozen strawberries
Directions
Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch wide pieces.
Heat the margarine in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook the bananas for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the brown sugar and liqueur. Saute for about 3 more minutes. Let it cool for about 15 minutes.
Add the cream cheese to a large bowl. Fold in the banana mixture and set aside.
Slice the bread into 1-inch thick pieces.
Mix all the ingredients with a burr mixer, or electric mixer in a medium shallow bowl
Add the banana mixture, about 1 1/2 inches high on half of the bread slices, then top with a second piece of bread.
Wrap in plastic wrap and let chill for about 15 minutes. Remove from the refrigerator and cut each sandwich, diagonally, into 2 pieces.
Heat a large skillet, coated with clarified margarine, over medium heat.
Dunk the sandwiches into the French toast batter and pan-fry on all sides. Keep warm. Start making the compote.
Put the blueberries in a saute pan, over medium heat. Add 1 cup of water and 1 pound of brown sugar. Bring to a boil and add the cornstarch slurry. Cook until the sauce becomes thick and coats the back of a spoon.
Add the strawberries and cook for about 1 minute. Do not overcook.
After the sauce and the stuffed French toast are cooked, put 1 triangle on a serving plate. Shingle a second triangle on top of the first and drizzle with some of the compote. Repeat with remaining French toast and serve.
Grab a fork and dig in.
Notes
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.


















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By mezzsop22204
on December 24, 2012
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We modified this recipe quite a bit to serve 6 of us, but the results were fantastic. We are making it for Christmas morning brunch. Thank you Food Network for showing this and giving us the recipe!
By labellemurph
Vancouver, BC
on July 20, 2012
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I loved this recipe. The challah bread is so light and has a perfect texture for french toast. I reduced the sugar quite a bit so it wouldn't be overwhelmingly sweet. I had extra filling, so I put it in a sandwich for lunch. I used brick cream cheese and next time I will whip it before I incorporate the banana mixture because I had chunks of cream cheese in my filling...not a bad thing, just could be better incorporated. The compote makes the dish. Enjoy!
By Miz_Mel98
Tampa, Fl
on May 20, 2012
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Great brunch recipe or when you have lots of company in town. I used cinnamon swirl instead of challah bread. Try it and you won't be disappointed.
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