Almond-Stuffed Battered French Toast with Orange Glaze

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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