Description
A delicious tropical twist on classic French toast featuring coconut-infused batter, toasted desiccated coconut coating, and spiced roasted pineapple topped with creamy yogurt and maple syrup glaze. Perfect for a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Batter
- 2 eggs
- 150ml coconut milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Bread and Coating
- 2 thick slices brioche
- knob of butter (about 20g)
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
Roasted Pineapple
- ½ small pineapple
- 1½ tbsp maple syrup
- pinch of ground allspice
To Serve
- plain or coconut yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, and vanilla extract in a wide, shallow bowl until fully combined.
- Soak the brioche: Dunk the two thick brioche slices into the batter mixture, letting each side soak for 1-2 minutes so the bread absorbs the liquid thoroughly.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas mark 6 to prepare for roasting the pineapple.
- Prepare the pineapple: Peel and core half a small pineapple, cutting the flesh into three long chunky pieces per person. Place the pieces in a small baking dish, drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with ground allspice.
- Roast the pineapple: Roast the pineapple in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, turning halfway through and basting with the sweet juices in the dish to caramelize and infuse the flavors.
- Toast the coconut and butter: While the pineapple roasts, melt the butter in a frying pan over low-medium heat until foaming gently.
- Coat the soaked brioche: Scatter desiccated coconut on a plate and carefully press each side of the soaked brioche slices into the coconut to coat, being gentle as the bread is delicate.
- Cook the French toast: Place the coated brioche slices in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Divide the French toast between two plates, top each with a dollop of plain or coconut yogurt, arrange three pieces of roasted pineapple on top, and drizzle with any remaining juices from the roasting dish.
Notes
- Soaking the brioche fully ensures a custardy and tender French toast.
- Use a gentle heat to melt the butter and cook the toast slowly for even browning without burning the coconut.
- The spiced roasted pineapple adds a warm, aromatic sweetness that pairs perfectly with the creamy coconut flavors.
- You can substitute plain yogurt with coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option.
- Make sure to baste the pineapple halfway through roasting to get sticky, caramelized pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: Coconut French toast, spiced roasted pineapple, tropical breakfast, brioche French toast, maple syrup, coconut milk, breakfast recipe
