French Toast with Caramelized Pecans, Strawberries and Cream
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 911
- Total Fat
- 62
- Saturated Fat
- 30
- Carbohydrates
- 79
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 54
- Protein
- 16
- Cholesterol
- 328
- Sodium
- 449
- Total: 30 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 10 min
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
Directions
Special equipment:
food processor- 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.