Apricot French Toast Recipes

APRICOT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla until fluffy.
• Stir in nuts; set aside.
• Cut bread into 1 1/2 inch slices; cut a pocket in the top of each slice.
• Fill each slice with about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture.
• In another bowl, beat the eggs, cream, nutmeg and remaining vanilla.
• Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture, being careful not to squeeze out the filling.
• Cook on a light greased griddle until golden brown on both sides.
• Place on an ungreased baking sheet; bake at 300 for 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine preserves and orange juice in a small saucepan; heat through.
• Drizzle over hot french toast.

APRICOT-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Cut bread crosswise into 12 1-inch slices. Cut a horizontal slit in the side of each bread slice, cutting to--but not through--the other edge.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, preserves and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until well mixed. Spread about 2 teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture inside the slit in each bread slice. Place stuffed bread slices in pan.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt and nutmeg with fork or wire whisk until well mixed. Pour egg mixture over bread slices in pan, and turn slices carefully to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.
• Heat oven to 425°F. Uncover French toast and drizzle with melted butter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
• In a large shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla and a large pinch of salt. Add 4 slices of bread in a single layer and let soak 1 minute. Flip bread and sprinkle each evenly with 2 to 3 teaspoons of granulated sugar, pressing gently to adhere.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Lift bread from egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Add to pan, sugar side down. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle each slice with 2 to 3 teaspoons granulated sugar, pressing gently to adhere. Cook until a crust forms on the bottom and the toast is golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook until a golden crust forms on the second side, 4 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat if browning too quickly. Keep warm in oven while cooking remaining batches. Wipe skillet clean and repeat with remaining butter and bread. Serve warm with fresh fruit and a dollop of creme fraiche.