French Toast Recipe
brioche bread + churro crust cajeta envinada + hibiscus berries + cinnamon piloncillo mascarpone
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Ingredients
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Brioche Bread
Churro Crust
Cajeta Envinada
Hibiscus Berries
Cinnamon Piloncillo Mascarpone
Method
Brioche Preparation
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
Soak the Brioche
Dip each slice of brioche bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated. Allow excess mixture to drip off.
Cooking the French Toast
Churro Crust
Prepare the Churro Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Coat the French Toast
Once the French toast is cooked, immediately coat each slice in the churro sugar mixture until fully covered.
Cajeta Envinada
Prepare the Cajeta
In a small saucepan, combine cajeta and red wine. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
Hibiscus Berries
Make the Hibiscus Compote
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add dried hibiscus flowers and honey. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the flowers have softened and the liquid has thickened slightly. Strain and set aside.
Cinnamon Piloncillo Mascarpone
Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, piloncillo, and ground cinnamon. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
Assemble the Dish
Serve the churro-coated French toast topped with hibiscus berries, a drizzle of warmed cajeta envinada, and a dollop of cinnamon piloncillo mascarpone.