Banana Brulee French Toasts with Salted Caramel Sauce
Servings 4
Ingredients
For Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp light corn syrup
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
For the French Toasts:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp + 1 1/2 tbsps sugar divided
- Pinch of salt
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread such as challah and brioches
- 2 bananas sliced
- Cooking spray
Instructions
To make the caramel sauce:
- Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil, occasionally swirling pan until deep amber color forms, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in butter until it is completely melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and gradually add heavy cream and sea salt. Simmer over medium heat until the caramel sauce is smooth and thick, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.
To make the french toasts:
- Whisk together eggs, milk, 1 tsp sugar, and salt in a shallow plate. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.
- Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture and transfer to skillet, cooking until both sides are golden brown.
- To assemble, arrange French toasts on four plates, and place banana slices on top. Cover banana slices with a thin layer of remaining sugar, and burn with a kitchen torch until caramelized and crunchy. Serve warm with caramel sauce.
Notes
*Substitute half and half for the milk for a richer taste.
*If you prefer, you can also add up to 2 tablespoons of bourbon to the caramel sauce along with the heavy cream.
*If you prefer, you can also add up to 2 tablespoons of bourbon to the caramel sauce along with the heavy cream.
