French Toast Suzette

12 mins
Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
  2. 2Whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3Whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
  4. 4Whisk in the milk, then the melted butter.
  5. 5Whisk in the milk, then the melted butter.
  6. 6Whisk in the milk, then the melted butter.
  7. 7Dip the brioche slices in the batter and let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
  8. 8Dip the brioche slices in the batter and let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
  9. 9Dip the brioche slices in the batter and let them sit for 10 minutes to absorb.
  10. 10Fry the brioche slices on both sides in melted butter until nicely browned.
  11. 11Fry the brioche slices on both sides in melted butter until nicely browned.
  12. 12Fry the brioche slices on both sides in melted butter until nicely browned.
  13. 13In the same pan, combine melted butter and sugar.
  14. 14In the same pan, combine melted butter and sugar.
  15. 15In the same pan, combine melted butter and sugar.
  16. 16Cook while stirring until it begins to lightly caramelize.
  17. 17Cook while stirring until it begins to lightly caramelize.
  18. 18Cook while stirring until it begins to lightly caramelize.
  19. 19Add the orange zest and stir for 20 seconds.
  20. 20Add the orange zest and stir for 20 seconds.
  21. 21Add the orange zest and stir for 20 seconds.
  22. 22Add the orange juice.
  23. 23Add the orange juice.
  24. 24Add the orange juice.
  25. 25Continue to cook while whisking until the sauce forms.
  26. 26Continue to cook while whisking until the sauce forms.
  27. 27Continue to cook while whisking until the sauce forms.
  28. 28Reduce the sauce until syrupy.
  29. 29Reduce the sauce until syrupy.
  30. 30Reduce the sauce until syrupy.
  31. 31Add the French toast to the sauce and coat both sides.
  32. 32Add the French toast to the sauce and coat both sides.
  33. 33Add the French toast to the sauce and coat both sides.
  34. 34Carefully add the cognac and Grand Marnier off the heat.
  35. 35Carefully add the cognac and Grand Marnier off the heat.
  36. 36Carefully add the cognac and Grand Marnier off the heat.
  37. 37Serve with soft whipped vanilla cream.
  38. 38Serve with soft whipped vanilla cream.
  39. 39Serve with soft whipped vanilla cream.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 1.5 cups whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 slices thick sliced brioche
  • 6 slices thick sliced brioche
  • 6 slices thick sliced brioche
  • 2 Tbsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp orange zest
  • 2 Tbsp orange zest
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 3 Tbsp cognac
  • 3 Tbsp cognac
  • 3 Tbsp cognac
  • 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier
  • 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier
  • 1 Tbsp Grand Marnier
  • 1 scoop whipped vanilla cream
  • 1 scoop whipped vanilla cream
  • 1 scoop whipped vanilla cream

Equipment

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