French Toast Suzette
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Slice the brioche bread.
- 2Grate the orange zest.
- 3Slice the orange in half.
- 4Squeeze the orange juice and strain it.
- 5Combine egg yolks, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- 6Whisk the mixture until incorporated.
- 7Pour in the milk and whisk.
- 8Add melted butter to the mixture and whisk.
- 9Dip the brioche slices into the batter and let them soak for 10 minutes.
- 10Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- 11Fry the brioche slices until both sides are nicely browned.
- 12Remove the French toast from the pan.
- 13In the same pan, combine melted butter and sugar, stirring until it begins to lightly caramelize.
- 14Add the orange zest and stir for 20 seconds.
- 15Pour in the orange juice and continue to cook while whisking until the sauce forms.
- 16Reduce the sauce until it becomes syrupy.
- 17Add the French toast slices to the sauce and coat them on both sides.
- 18Carefully add cognac and Grand Marnier to the sauce off the heat.
- 19Continue to cook the French toast in the sauce until desired consistency is reached.
- 20Serve the French Toast Suzette on a plate and drizzle with additional sauce.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Thick sliced brioche
- 2 Tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup OJ
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup melted butter
- 3 Tbsp cognac
- 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier
Equipment
panwhiskknifegraterstrainerbaking sheet
Tips
- Serve with soft whipped vanilla cream.
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