French Toast Bites with Fresh Figs

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

1. Whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

2. 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.

3. 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

1. Cubes of Brioche or panettone can be used instead of foccacia or raisin bread.

2. Hold the completed French toast cubes in a warm oven for up to 30 minutes before garnishing and serving.

3. Freeze any leftover scraps of bread to use for bread-pudding or stuffing.

4. Customize this recipe by garnishing with fresh fruits that are in season.