Surrey's Cafe Bananas Foster French Toast

Indulge in a decadent breakfast experience with Surrey's Cafe Bananas Foster French Toast, a dish that effortlessly combines the richness of thick-cut brioche or challah bread with the luxurious flavors of caramelized bananas. This recipe starts with bread soaked in a velvety custard of eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and a hint of cinnamon, then perfectly pan-fried to golden perfection. The star of the dish is the bananas foster topping—a sumptuous combination of ripe bananas coated in a spiced caramel rum sauce (optional for an added kick) and finished with a drizzle of warm maple syrup. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar, this brunch-worthy masterpiece is as visually stunning as it is irresistibly delicious. Perfect for special occasions or an indulgent weekend treat, this French toast brings the sweetness of dessert to your morning table.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread
• 4 pieces large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 pieces ripe bananas
• 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons rum (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipped cream

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon to create a custard mixture.

Step 2

Place the slices of brioche or challah bread in a shallow dish and pour the custard mixture over them. Allow the bread to soak for at least 5 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even absorption.

Step 3

While the bread is soaking, prepare the bananas foster topping. Peel and slice the bananas into rounds. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the dark brown sugar, rum (if using), and ground nutmeg, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until it becomes a smooth caramel sauce.

Step 4

Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the caramel sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches if necessary.

Step 6

To assemble, place two slices of French toast on each plate. Spoon the bananas foster topping generously over the French toast.

Step 7

Drizzle with warm maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar. Top with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Surrey's Cafe Bananas Foster French Toast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(731.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1720.0

Total Fat 67.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 244mg	0%
Sodium 917.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 270.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 135.0g
Protein 28.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164.2mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 1527.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.6%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 60.1%