It has been way too long since I last posted a recipe! So, as a goodbye recipe to Summer I decided to make these pain perdus, seeing as they involved strawberries, nutmeg and cinnamon; great for the awkward in between Summer and Autumn weather! Enjoy :)
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
3/4 cups fromage blanc or cream cheese
toast
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 baguette or soft italian bread cut into 4
butter for the skillet
maple syrup, confectioner's sugar and more strawberries for serving
Ready, set, bake!
In a small-ish bowl toss the sliced strawberries and sugar, set aside for about 15 minutes to allow the strawberries to macerate.
In a shallow baking dish or bowl beat the eggs until yolks are completely mixed into the whites. Beat in the milk, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract until smooth.
Heat a large skillet on low. Carefully cut alongside the bread, taking care not to cut the other side as well. Place the filling inside the "pocket" and soak the bread in the egg mixture until the bread seems spongy, remove and place on a separate plate. Repeat with remaining bread.
Turn the stove up to medium-high and evenly butter the preheated skillet. Place as many of the french toast as you can on to the skillet and allow for each side of the bread to turn a slightly dark golden brown. Serve with maple syrup, confectioner's sugar and more strawberries. Voila!
