French Toast Suzette

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the brioche bread.
  2. 2Grate the orange zest.
  3. 3Slice the orange in half.
  4. 4Squeeze the orange juice and strain it.
  5. 5Combine egg yolks, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  6. 6Whisk the mixture until incorporated.
  7. 7Pour in the milk and whisk.
  8. 8Add melted butter to the mixture and whisk.
  9. 9Dip the brioche slices into the batter and let them soak for 10 minutes.
  10. 10Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
  11. 11Fry the brioche slices until both sides are nicely browned.
  12. 12Remove the French toast from the pan.
  13. 13In the same pan, combine melted butter and sugar, stirring until it begins to lightly caramelize.
  14. 14Add the orange zest and stir for 20 seconds.
  15. 15Pour in the orange juice and continue to cook while whisking until the sauce forms.
  16. 16Reduce the sauce until it becomes syrupy.
  17. 17Add the French toast slices to the sauce and coat them on both sides.
  18. 18Carefully add cognac and Grand Marnier to the sauce off the heat.
  19. 19Continue to cook the French toast in the sauce until desired consistency is reached.
  20. 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.