I don’t often make a decadent breakfast. Hungry upon rising, I usually prepare a quick vegetable/fruit smoothie or some oatmeal or eggs. Once in a great while I will treat myself to pancakes or french toast, always practicing zero waste cooking.
After filling up my freezer yesterday, I decided I no longer had space for a tiny bit of vanilla ice cream that had been sitting in there. So I put it into a plastic container in the refrigerator. Why? For a special morning treat. Did you ever put ice cream in your coffee? Yum.
But in this case, I had been inspired by a Jacques Pepin video where he soaked some bread in melted ice cream and made french toast. Any bread would do. I usually make it with something whole grain, but something more special like panettone works too. I had some cinnamon raisin bread and decided to use that.
I had just enough ice cream to soak four slices of bread. (Hooray for zero waste cooking!) After that I put them into a medium-hot skillet with some olive oil for a couple minutes on each side. Topped with pears and a little maple syrup, it was an extra special tasty treat. I would probably top with nuts next time for a more balanced meal with some protein as I typically feel the best that way. Let me know what you top your french toast with!
How do you like your pancakes? Please read that post for more breakfast ideas.
To die for. Never thought this. Oh my yum….I drooling.