Pain Perdu Recipe

Name: Pain Perdu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract; ½ tablespoon salt; ¾ cup half-and-half; ⅓ cup brandy; peanut oil (for frying); day-old bread, preferably country white bread or Texas toast thick bread; powdered sugar; fresh berries, for serving; 2 cups low-fat whipping cream; ¼ cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

6 large eggs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
½ tablespoon salt
¾ cup half-and-half
⅓ cup brandy
peanut oil (for frying)
day-old bread, preferably country white bread or Texas toast thick bread
powdered sugar
fresh berries, for serving
2 cups low-fat whipping cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, half-and-half and brandy in a large steel bowl.
2
Heat the oil to 325 degrees in a deep, cast-iron skillet.
3
Dredge the bread slices in the batter until both sides are thoroughly soaked.
4
Remove from the batter and allow to drain briefly.
5
Place the bread in hot oil carefully and fry about a minute per side, until golden brown.
6
Drain on paper towels.
7
To serve, top with fresh berries, confectioners sugar and Chantilly Cream.
8
Chantilly Cream Instructions.
9
In a bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat together cream, sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract, ½ tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pain Perdu

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