Orange Ambrosia French Toast
Orange Ambrosia French Toast is one of our favorite breakfast recipes. I start this recipe by making some coconut infused French toast. Then, I make Coconut Whipped Cream, an Orange Ambrosia Compote, and an Orange Ambrosia Salad. We like this breakfast for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make this complete breakfast in less than an hour. Secondly, I like that the compote and salad can be made the night before. Thirdly, I like that this French toast is easy enough for an everyday breakfast, but fancy enough for a special brunch. And, lastly, we all love the orange and coconut flavors in this dish.
The Equipment I Used
- An Electric Mixer- I used this to whip my cream.
- A Nonstick Skillet- Use this to fry you French toast.
The Ingredients Needed for Orange Ambrosia French Toast
- Challah- I made my own challah. My recipe is below. You can use a purchased challah. You could also use a brioche or other white bread.
- Coconut Flakes- Use unsweetened coconut flakes. I used the Bob’s Red Mill brand.
- Coconut Extract- You can find that in the baking section of your market.
- Coconut Milk- Use unsweetened coconut milk. I like the Native Forest brand. Be sure to use the full fat version.
- Oranges- Use naval oranges. I used some Kings River Naval Oranges and they were amazing.
- Cream- Use heavy cream to make the whipped cream. Don’t use light cream or half and half.
How I Made my French Toast
- First, I made the Orange Ambrosia Salad. Be sure to get all the pith off your oranges.
- Next, I made the Orange Ambrosia Compote.
- Then, I made the Coconut Whipped Cream.
- Finally, I made the French Toast. Be careful to not burn the French toast.
If you like oranges and coconut, you need to try this yummy Coconut Ambrosia French Toast.
Orange Ambrosia French Toast
Homemade challah coconut French toast topped with an Orange Ambrosia Compote and Coconut Whipped Cream and served with an Orange Ambrosia Salad.
Equipment
- an electric mixer
Ingredients
For the Orange Ambrosia Compote:
- 1 cup peeled and diced orange
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
For the Challah Coconut French Toast:
- 8 one inch thick slices of challah (recipe below)
- 4 eggs
- 4 tbsp. unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
For the Coconut Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. coconut extract
For the Orange Ambrosia Salad:
- 4 peeled and sliced oranges (with all the pith cut off), cut in ¼ inch slices
- 1 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp. coconut water
Instructions
- Begin by making the Orange Ambrosia Salad: In a bowl simply stir together the ingredients.
- Next, make the whipped cream: In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat together all the ingredients until the cream is fluffy. I used a piping bag with a star tip to pipe on the cream.
- Next, make the Orange Ambrosia Compote: In a three quart saucepan over medium heat melt the butter. Add the orange, sugar, and coconut. Bring to a simmer and then turn off the heat. Cover to keep warm.
- For the French Toast: Beat the eggs with the coconut milk in a bowl.
- In a large nonstick skillet, melt two tablespoons of butter on medium heat. Dip two slices of bread in the egg mixture, briefly. Don't soak the challah in the eggs. Fry the challah on each side until golden. Add more butter as needed to cook all the challah slices.
- Top the French toast with the compote and whipped cream and serve with the salad.
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Bread Machine Challah
An easy and beautiful braided bread machine bread.
Equipment
- Bread Machine
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1¼ tsp. salt
- 3 cups flour (360g)
- 2 tsp. active dry yeast
For Egg Wash:
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 tbsp. water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in the order suggested by your bread machine. Set your bread machine for the dough cycle, and let the machine run that full cycle.
- When the dough is ready, divide it into 3 sections and braid it and place it on a parchment covered baking sheet. Cover it with plastic wrap and let it rise 20 minutes.
- Brush it all over with the egg wash and bake it at 375° for 25 minutes.
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