Baked French Toast with Caramelised Banana

Baked French Toast with Caramelised Banana
Main ingredients
  • Bread & Cereals
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

French Toast:
  • 6 butter croissants, cut into 2cm-thick slices
  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • 8 large eggs
  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt
Caramelised Banana:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 bananas, cut into 1,5cm-thick slices
  • icing sugar, for garnish

  • Method

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 180ºC / 160ºC fan forced.
  • 2
    Arrange the croissant slices in six Mini Casseroles, inserting a few slices of banana between each layer and finishing with the bread.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, whisk the remaining French Toast ingredients until blended but not too bubbly. Pour the mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture.
  • 4
    Bake for 10?15 minutes or until the pudding has puffed up slightly and is golden brown.
  • 5
    In the meantime, combine the butter and sugar in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until golden brown. Add the bananas and stir through for 5 minutes until caramelised. Spoon a few slices of caramelised banana onto each dessert and dust with icing sugar before serving.
  • 6
    Cook's Notes:
  • 7
    You could also substitute banana for peaches.
  • 8
    Make these delectable desserts in advance and bake when ready to serve.
  • 9
    Product Tip:
  • 10
    Perfect for a multitude of uses the Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Casserole is fridge, freezer, microwave and oven safe.