Jan 06 2009
The Count of Monte Cristo: French Toast that is!
The Most Incredible Monte Cristo French Toast on Earth
It’s unique, it’s rich, and it’s a great breakfast idea for house guests.

You’re probably only familiar with one kind of
Monte Cristo, the sandwich. This is a recipe that will take a bit more
time then drenching bread in eggs and milk and slapping it into a
sauté pan.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 loaves of French bread, cubed 8 egg yolks
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 qt heavy cream
- 2 Tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tsp cinnamon
- Butter
Method:
- Wisk the eggs, cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until well
blended. Set to the side. - Layer the cubed French bread in a charlotte pan.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the top of the French bread.
- Cover pan with parchment and place weights on the bread so
that it absorbs the cream mixture. - Soak for 1 ½ hours.
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Remove weights.
- Place pan in a water bath and bake for 1-½ hours.
- Remove from oven and let chill completely before removing it
from the pan. - After completely chilled, remove from pan and cut into slices.
- Using a pastry brush, brush both sides with butter.
- Place the slices back in the oven at 350º till golden brown. You can also sauté them if that’s easier.
- Serve with whipped cream, strawberries, and maple syrup.
Also check out some more wonderful breakfast ideas from my friends:
Ye Olde English Fluffy Eggs: A Healthy Recipe
Halloween Ham and Pumpkin Frittata
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That looks and sounds AMAZING! Any idea how bad for me it might be?
Really bad! You might want to have a treadmill near by after you eat this. lol
I make french toast the same way. I did not know it has such a great name! Awesome!!!!
DCRose