Recipe courtesy of Glenn Harris

Yield:: 6 servings

Ingredients

1.5 lb. loaf brioche bread
1 stick butter
2 qts. heavy cream
1 cup. sugar
6 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
6 ripe bananas
1/2-stick butter
2 Tbs. sugar
4 tsp. bourbon
18-oz. pure maple syrup
1 stick cinnamon
Maple Syrup

Directions

In a bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until incorporated. Add vanilla and cream. Slice bread to desired thickness. Dip bread in batter and cook over medium heat. Griddle soaked bread in a pat of butter. Diagonally cut French toast and stagger. Sprinkle powdered sugar on the toast and place a piece of mint on top. Garnish with berries, if desired.

Carmelized Bananas Preparation: On high heat, place butter and bananas in a large saute pan. Cook until brown. Add sugar and bourbon. A flame will be created, so watch your eyebrows! Cook one more minute.

Recipe courtesy of Glenn Harris, Jane Restaurant, New York, NY

My Private Notes

Name: Creme Brulee French Toast
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1.5 lb. loaf brioche bread; 1 stick butter; 2 qts. heavy cream; 1 cup. sugar; 6 eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla; 6 ripe bananas; 1/2-stick butter; 2 Tbs. sugar; 4 tsp. bourbon; 18-oz. pure maple syrup; 1 stick cinnamon; Maple Syrup