Description

This Banana Toffee French Toast recipe combines the creamy richness of thickened cream and egg-soaked bread with the indulgent sweetness of homemade toffee sauce and caramelized bananas. Perfectly golden and crisp French toast slices are topped with a luscious toffee sauce, sweet grilled bananas, and a hint of sea salt for a delightful balance of flavors. A comforting breakfast or brunch treat that impresses with its decadent taste and simple yet elegant presentation.

Ingredients

Scale

French Toast Base

4 slices White Bread
200 milliliters Thickened Cream
1 Egg
Coconut Oil, as needed for frying

Toffee Sauce

4 tablespoons Unrefined Dark Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Butter
250 milliliters Fresh Cream

Banana Topping

2 Bananas
5 grams Unrefined Dark Brown Sugar

Garnish (Optional)

Sea salt flakes, a pinch
Toasted coconut, a sprinkle
Whipped cream, a dollop (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Egg-Cream Mixture: If the white bread slices are not pre-sliced, slice them now. In a bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and thickened cream until well combined to create the soaking mixture.
Soak and Fry the Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the egg-cream mixture, ensuring full coverage. Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat and fry each soaked bread slice until both sides are golden brown and slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
Make the Toffee Sauce: In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, combine the unrefined dark brown sugar, butter, and fresh cream. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the butter and cream emulsify. Continue to simmer gently until the sauce reduces by half and thickens.
Caramelize the Bananas: Preheat the grill to its highest setting. Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise down the center. Place the banana slices on a lined baking sheet with the cut side facing up. Sprinkle the remaining dark brown sugar evenly over the bananas.
Grill the Bananas: Place the baking sheet directly under the hot grill element. Watch carefully as the sugar caramelizes and hardens slightly on top of the bananas. Remove as soon as caramelization is achieved to avoid burning.
Assemble the French Toast: Stack two slices of the cooked French toast diagonally on a serving plate. Pour the warm toffee sauce generously over the toast. Arrange the caramelized banana slices crisscross on top.
Garnish and Serve: Scatter a pinch of sea salt flakes and toasted coconut over the assembled French toast. Add a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, sweet flavors.

Notes

Use fresh bread slices for best results, preferably white sandwich bread.
Monitor the bananas carefully while grilling to prevent burning the sugar topping.
Toasted coconut adds a nice texture; you can toast coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden.
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for thickened and fresh cream and use a vegan butter alternative.
This recipe serves 2 people, with 2 slices of French toast each.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Western

Keywords: banana toffee french toast, caramelized bananas, toffee sauce, breakfast recipe, brunch, sweet breakfast, dessert toast