French Toast Bites with Fresh Figs
So easy yet so elegant!
- Prep time: 5-10 min
- Makes: 24 pieces
- Cook time: 2-4 min
Nutritional Information
PER SERVING (2 pieces)
- Calories 135
- Fat 7 g
- Saturated Fat 3 g
- Cholesterol 48 mg
- Carbohydrates 15 g
- Fibre 1 g
- Sugars 6 g
- Protein 4 g
- Sodium 135 mg
- Potassium* 635 mg
- Calcium 50 mg
- Iron 0.8 mg
Ingredients
- 2
- Naturegg Omega 3 Eggs
- 2/3 cup / 150 ml
- milk
- 1 tsp / 5 ml
- vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp / 1 ml
- ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml
- unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml
- vegetable oil, divided
- 24
- cubes of sweet artisan-style bread, such as cranberry focaccia or raisin bread (1-inch / 2.5 cm)
- 4
- fresh figs
- 1/2 cup / 125 ml
- spreadable soft cheese such as cream cheese, mascarpone, goat or blue cheese
Directions
Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
Heat half of the butter and oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Working in batches, dip cubes of bread in the egg mixture for about 15 seconds; transfer to the skillet and cook, for 1 to 2 minutes per side or until golden brown all over. Repeat with the remaining butter, oil, bread and eggs.
Cut each fig into 6 wedges. Spread 1 tsp (5 mL) spreadable cheese onto each French toast cube. Top with a fig and secure with a decorative toothpick. Serve warm.
Tips
Cubes of Brioche or panettone can be used instead of foccacia or raisin bread.
Hold the completed French toast cubes in a warm oven for up to 30 minutes before garnishing and serving.
Freeze any leftover scraps of bread to use for bread-pudding or stuffing.
Customize this recipe by garnishing with fresh fruits that are in season.
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Learn MoreTips: Shell Eggs
When separating eggs, squeeze an empty plastic bottle and hold over the yolk, release some of the pressure and the yolk will suck into the bottle.