Panettone french toast with mixed berries

Ingredients


  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) thin cream
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1.5cm-thick rounds of panettone* (cut across horizontally), quartered
  • 250g frozen mixed berries, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons icing sugar, plus extra to dust
  • 40g unsalted butter
  • Thick cream or yoghurt, to serve

Description

  • 1.

    In a wide, shallow bowl, beat eggs, cream, milk, sugar and vanilla. Add the panettone, turn to coat and leave to soak for 10 minutes, pressing down from time to time to ensure it soaks up the batter.

  • 2.

    Meanwhile, place half the berries in a blender with icing sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Blend until smooth. Combine with remaining berries and set aside.

  • 3.

    Heat half the butter in a non-stick frypan over medium heat. Drain excess egg mixture from half the panettone slices and cook for 1-2 minutes each side until golden. Keep warm while you repeat with remaining butter and panettone.

  • 4.

    To serve, place two slices on each plate, dust with icing sugar, and top with berry compote and a dollop of cream.