French Toast with Caramelized Apples and Pecans
Spiced French toast is topped with caramelized apples and pecans and crowned in creamy whipped ricotta.
Equipment
- large skillet
- blender
Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 cup Double Cream Ricotta
- 4 slices of bread challah or brioche recommended
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp clove
- 1/2 stick butter
Caramelized Apples and Pecans
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground clove
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, and spices until lightly frothy and completely incorporated.
- Lay the bread in a shallow casserole dish and pour the egg mixture over the top. Allow the bread to soak through.
- Heat a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the butter, brown sugar, apples, and spices. Allow the apples to soften and caramelize, and the butter mixture to thicken, stirring occasionally. approximately 10 minutes.
- Add the pecans and stir to combine. Cook an additional 2 minutes.
- In a blender add the Double Cream Ricotta. Blend for a couple of minutes until the ricotta becomes creamy and fluffy. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, melting the butter.
- Add the slices of custard soaked bread to the skillet. You may need to work in batches.
- Allow the first side to to brown before flipping, approximately 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden brow.
- To serve add a dollop of whipped ricotta to the French toast and top with the caramelized apples and pecans. Enjoy!
Notes
For this recipe I am using Galbani Double Cream Ricotta.
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