Description
Heavenly sourdough French toast dances with sweet cherries, creating a breakfast masterpiece that whispers comfort and indulgence. Rich caramelized edges and juicy cherry compote invite you to savor each delectable bite of this morning delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or 240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces almond milk)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Cooking Ingredients:
- Butter or non-dairy spread for frying
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous liquid.
- Immerse each sourdough slice into the custard mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage and allowing 2-3 minutes of absorption on each surface.
- Warm a skillet to medium heat, melting butter to create a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully transfer soaked bread to the skillet, cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a rich, caramelized bronze color.
- Simultaneously, prepare cherry topping by extracting pits and slicing fruit into delicate segments.
- Gently simmer cherries with honey in a separate pan for 2-3 minutes, developing a glossy, softened texture.
- Plate the golden french toast, spreading a generous layer of creamy ricotta across the surface.
- Cascade warm cherry mixture over the ricotta, creating an enticing visual and flavor profile.
- Conclude by delicately dusting powdered sugar across the dish, enhancing its visual appeal and providing a subtle sweetness.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Sourdough’s tangy flavor adds a delightful depth to traditional French toast, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Letting bread soak longer in custard helps develop richer, more saturated flavors and ensures a custardy interior.
- Using room temperature ingredients prevents curdling and helps create a smoother, more consistent custard mixture.
- For gluten-free options, swap sourdough with gluten-free bread or alternative grain slices to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg