Bourbon Vanilla Pain Perdu

May 10, 2024
Serves
4

In this Recipe

Ingredients
Eggs4 large
Coconut Cream3/4 cup
Almond Milk1/2 cup
Whiskey2-3 tbsp, good quality
Vanilla Extract1 1/2 tbsp
Turbinado Sugar2 tbsp
Sea Salt1/2 tsp
French Bread4-6 slices, 1½-inch thick, stale or left out overnight
Unsalted Butter1-2 tbsp
Flamingo Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil1-2 tbsp
Flamingo Estate Biointensive Native Wildflower Honeyor maple syrup, to serve
FOR CARAMELIZED BANANA TOPPING
Baby Bananas4–6 ripe, sliced in half lengthwise
Unsalted Butter2 tbsp
Steps
  1. Whisk together the eggs, coconut cream, almond milk, whiskey, vanilla, sugar, and salt. Add the mixture to a large shallow bowl or pot.
  2. Soak each slice of bread for about 10 minutes. Gently flip once, halfway through, taking care that bread stays intact.
  3. Heat 1 Tbsp of butter and 1 Tbsp of oil in a large, heavy pan or griddle over medium heat. Add slices of toast in batches. Cook until crisped and toasted on each side. Add more butter/oil as needed.
  4. For the banana topping, heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add sliced bananas and cook until caramelized. Serve on top of toast, garnished with powdered sugar and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.