Tropical Stuffed French Toast With Guava Syrup

Name: Tropical Stuffed French Toast With Guava Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup guava paste coarsely chopped; 1/3 cup water; 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar divided; 1 fresh pineapple peeled and cored; 4 tablespoons Crisco Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening; Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening divided; 4 large eggs; 2/3 cup half-and-half cream; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 slices cinnamon swirl bread; 2 tablespoons sugar; 8 ounces cream cheese softened

Servings: persons

3/4 cup guava paste coarsely chopped
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar divided
1 fresh pineapple peeled and cored
4 tablespoons Crisco Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening divided
4 large eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices cinnamon swirl bread
2 tablespoons sugar
8 ounces cream cheese softened

1
COMBINE 3/4 cup guava paste, water and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Keep warm.
2
CUT four 1/2-inch thick rings from cored pineapple. Reserve remaining pineapple for another use. Melt 2 tablespoons shortening on large griddle over medium heat. Saute pineapple slices in shortening about 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove from griddle.
3
HEAT oven to 325u00b0F. Whisk eggs in large bowl until blended. Blend in half-and-half, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
4
MELT remaining 2 tablespoons shortening on griddle over medium heat. Dip bread slices into egg mixture, one at a time, allowing to soak about 5 seconds on each side. Cook French toast on hot griddle for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
5
DIVIDE cream cheese on top of all eight pieces of French toast, spreading evenly. Stir together sugar and remaining 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar on top of each piece of French toast. Top 4 pieces with 1 slice pineapple. Top with remaining French toast, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches. Place on baking sheet. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through. To serve: Cut French toast diagonally in half. Arrange on serving plates. Sprinkle generously with remaining cinnamon-sugar. Serve with warm guava syrup.

819

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup guava paste coarsely chopped, 1/3 cup water, 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar divided, 1 fresh pineapple peeled and cored, and more.

Yes, Tropical Stuffed French Toast With Guava Syrup falls under the Breakfast 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.

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