Stuffed French Toast with Fruit Salsa + Coconut Whipped Cream

During this time of quarantine, we’ve been trying to switch things up on the weekend so that every day doesn’t feel the same. Not sure if it makes a difference, but making a special breakfast never hurt anyone, right? As if french toast could get any better…we like ours golden and crispy on the edges with just a hint of sweetness. The whipped berry goat cheese filling is a great substitute for cream cheese, if you are looking for a dairy free alternative to enjoy with apple slices or a toasted bagel.

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Recipe

Stuffed French Toast with Fruit Salsa

For French Toast:

• Crusty Loaf of Bread, sliced into 12 slices

• 3 eggs

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1/2 cup dairy-free milk of choice (I usually use coconut!)

• 1 cup soft goat cheese

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp strawberry preserves

• 1/4 fresh strawberries, diced fine

• coconut oil or margarine for the pan

For Coconut Whip:

• 1 can of coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk, chilled in the fridge for 24h

• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Use this recipe for fruit salsa.

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar and milk.

2. In a large shallow dish or a baking sheet with a raised edge, arrange bread slices. Pour milk mixture over the bread, tilting the pan to make sure the mixture coats every piece. Set aside.

3. With an electric mixture, whip goat cheese until spreadable. Add honey and strawberry preserves and whip until smooth. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.

4. Heat a griddle or a large frying pan over medium heat. Add oil. When oil is hot (but not smoking) add slices of bread to the pan.

5. Cook until bottom is coated, and then flip, until both sides are golden and a bit crispy. Remove slices, add oil and repeat. You may have to lower the heat a bit if your pan is too hot. Keep completed slices in a warm oven until ready to use.

6. Once you are ready to serve, match up slices to a similar-sized partner slice. Spread a thick coating of berry goat cheese on one side, and press together with partner slice (like a sandwich). Repeat with all remaining slices.

7. To make coconut whipped cream, open a can of chilled coconut cream or full fat coconut milk. Discard the water (or save for another use) and whip thick creamy part that has separated to the top with an electric mixer, using the whisk attachment. Add a bit of vanilla. Whip until fluffy. For a treat, we also like this brand of ready-made coconut whipped topping!

8. To serve, slice sandwiched french toasts in half, top with whipped coconut cream and fresh fruit salsa.