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Coconut Cream French Toast

Rating: 4.25 stars
8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1

I didn't think the name coconut French toast did this justice, and while certainly not pie-like, the flavor profile was kind of close, and I was very pleased with the results. The staler your bread, the better this will turn out! Garnish with maple syrup, fresh mango, and lime juice.

By Chef John

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
cook:
13 mins
additional:
15 mins
total:
38 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

3
Original recipe yields 3 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Place whole egg and egg yolk in a bowl. Add coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg; whisk until batter is combined.

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  • Soak bread halves in batter, tossing every 2 to 3 minutes to ensure they are absorbing the batter evenly, 15 to 20 minutes.

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place soaked bread in a single layer in the skillet. Cook until richly browned, crispy, and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

  • Toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle over bread.

Cook's Note:

Use a French country loaf rather than a baguette to get nice big slices. Italian bread can be substituted for the French bread if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
328 calories; protein 8g; carbohydrates 23.3g; fat 23.3g; cholesterol 160.8mg; sodium 340.1mg. Full Nutrition
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Lesley
Rating: 5 stars
01/02/2019
Yum! I'm a coconut fanatic and was pleasantly surprised with this recipe. I didn't have coconut milk, but did have coconut cream. Used just under 1/3 cup and added a little milk to thin it out. The amount of mixture for 3 slices was perfect. Will definitely make this again. Read More
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8 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 5
  • 4 star values: 2
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 1
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Mimi Carter
Rating: 5 stars
09/03/2020
I wanted to find a “French toast” recipe without cinnamon as my son is allergic to it. So I saw this recipe and decided to try it. I used brioche bread instead and it was delicious! It was good even without any syrup! Read More
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Lesley
Rating: 5 stars
01/01/2019
Yum! I'm a coconut fanatic and was pleasantly surprised with this recipe. I didn't have coconut milk, but did have coconut cream. Used just under 1/3 cup and added a little milk to thin it out. The amount of mixture for 3 slices was perfect. Will definitely make this again. Read More
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Pat
Rating: 5 stars
08/26/2018
wow has turned into a breakfast staple and now it's inviting friends over to try it really good worth time worth the effort watch the video learn how it's done and you will not be disappointed Read More
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Tashagang
Rating: 4 stars
07/02/2018
This was very good. I pretty much always make French Toast this way except for using heavy cream rather than coconut milk. I usually top with our great local strawberries so the mangoes were a nice change of pace. Read More
billy
Rating: 4 stars
11/17/2017
Good although my day-old french bread did not absorb nearly enough of the batter. Make sure your bread is at least a few days stale. Soaking overnight might also help. Read More
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