Jul 13 2026
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Cheater’s French Toast Recipe

Inspired by aFrite Restaurant
Time45m
Serves2

sourdough, strawberry rhubarb compote, cinnamon cream cheese icing, amaretto syrup

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Ingredients

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Bread

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

Amaretto Syrup

Egg Mixture

Method

Prepare Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

  1. 1

    Cook the Compote

    In a saucepan, combine strawberries, rhubarb, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.

Make Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

  1. 2

    Mix the Icing

    In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare Amaretto Syrup

  1. 3

    Combine Syrup Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup and amaretto liqueur. Heat gently over low heat, stirring occasionally until warm.

Make the French Toast

  1. 4

    Whisk Egg Mixture

    In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

  2. 5

    Dip and Cook

    Dip each slice of sourdough into the egg mixture, coating both sides. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a bit of butter. Cook the dipped bread until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Assemble

  1. 6

    Plate and Serve

    On a plate, stack the French toast, top with strawberry rhubarb compote, drizzle with warm amaretto syrup, and finish with a generous dollop of cinnamon cream cheese icing.

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