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When you make this incredible French toast, the sun won’t be all that shines. Enjoy all those compliments from your family and guests.

French Toast Ingredients

• 2 slices bread (Pullman or egg bread suggested)
• 1 tablespoon toasted almonds

Filling Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond paste
• 2 cups cream cheese
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup Florida’s Natural^® Orange Juice
• 3 drops almond extract

Glaze Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 5 cups Florida’s Natural^® Orange Juice
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Batter Dip Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1/2 cup Florida’s Natural^® Orange Juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

• Mix filling ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Mix sugar and cornstarch for glaze in a 2-quart pan, add orange juice and almond extract, and cook over medium heat until thick (stir regularly).
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice, sugar, pinch of salt and almond extract. Dip bread in batter and cook on high (3 minutes each side).
• Spread filling on a slice of toast and top with the other slice. Pour glaze over top.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and toasted almonds. Garnish with a twist of orange.

Serves 6