Carnation Recipe: Dessert French Toast with Fresh Berries and Cinnamon Vanilla Sauce - Very Best Baking

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What a wonderful way to start a Saturday morning! This will disappear...

Adrienne G., York, PA on 4/10

Dessert French Toast with Fresh Berries and Cinnamon Vanilla Sauce

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Level: Intermediate

Topped with whipped cream and a fresh berry medley, this typical breakfast item will become a dessert lover's dream!

Prep: 25 min

Cooking: 15 min

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

FRENCH TOAST
4 large eggs
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 loaf French bread (baquette)
CINNAMON VANILLA SAUCE
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cinnamon sticks
1 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries)
Powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream (optional)

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Directions

FOR FRENCH TOAST:
WHISK together eggs, evaporated milk, butter, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt in a medium bowl. Slice 8 pieces of bread 1-inch thick on the diagonal to 6-inch lengths. Place bread in a flat-bottomed shallow dish. Pour egg mixture over bread and turn bread to coat evenly. Let soak for 2 minutes. Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 slices of the bread and cook on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining bread.

FOR CINNAMON VANILLA SAUCE:
COMBINE sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon sticks in medium saucepan. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil and slightly thickens. Remove from heat and remove cinnamon sticks; stir in vanilla extract.

PLACE 2 slices of French toast on 4 warm plates. Arrange berries on top of each slice; spoon sauce over berries. Garnish with cinnamon, powdered sugar, ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.

MAPLE SYRUP VARIATION:
HEAT 1 pint fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries), 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup in small pan over low heat, stirring just until berries soften and let go of their juice. Garnish as above.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Adrienne G. , York, PA
April 2010

Yum, yum, yum!

What a wonderful way to start a Saturday morning! This will disappear off of your family's plates! Add a side of protein, like sausage, bacon or eggs, to make this a balanced breakfast. Yummy!.

Rachel O. , MOULTON, AL
October 2007

We Loved it!

My husband was home today and we had this with a late breakfast and he ate half of mine also! Then asked if I knew how to make that why haven't we had it before. He loved it and so did I..

L. , pittsburgh, PA
February 2006

Excellent!

I've been looking for a great french toast recipe...the kind that you get in a restaurant and have finally found it! I like a french toast that's not too eggy or overly sweet and this is perfect. My 5 yr old and 1year old devoured this one quickly..

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 4 servings
Serving Size 1/4 of recipe
Calories 440
Calories from Fat. 140
% Daily Value
Total Fat 16g	25%
Saturated Fat 8g	40%
Cholesterol 245mg	82%
Sodium 560mg	23%
Carbohydrates 58g	19%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Sugars 26g
Protein 15g
Vitamin A	8%
Vitamin C	120%
Calcium	25%
Iron	20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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