Grilled Pain Perdu Recipe

Name: Grilled Pain Perdu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup buttermilk; 8 thick slices Brioche or bakery challah, or another soft yellow bread; 1 pink grapefruit, sectioned; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup mascarpone

Servings: persons

3 eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup buttermilk
8 thick slices Brioche or bakery challah, or another soft yellow bread
1 pink grapefruit, sectioned
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup mascarpone

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs.
2
Whisk in the sugar, salt, and vanilla.
3
Gradually whisk in the half-and-half and the buttermilk.
4
Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish.
5
Working in batches, if necessary, place the bread in the dish and let soak, then turn and soak on the other side.
6
Cook the soaked bread on a grill or buttered griddle until golden brown, then turn and repeat on the other side.
7
Meanwhile, prepare the grapefruit sections.
8
In a saute pan, add the maple syrup and bring to a boil.
9
Place the grapefruit sections in the hot syrup and cook on 1 side for 30 seconds, then flip them over to cook and warm through on the other side.
10
Pour the grapefruit and syrup over the French toast then top with dollops of mascarpone.

706

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 pinch salt, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Grilled Pain Perdu falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Pain Perdu

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