How to Make Hawaiian French Toast - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most delicious and indulgent breakfast dishes is the Hawaiian French Toast. This tropical twist on a classic dish will transport you to the beautiful shores of Hawaii with its refreshing flavors and aromas. The combination of fluffy French toast, sweet pineapple, and creamy coconut milk will have your taste buds dancing with delight.

What makes this dish truly special is the use of Hawaiian sweet bread, which adds a subtle sweetness and hint of tropical flavor to the French...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ½ teaspoon rum flavored extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf Hawaiian sweet bread, thickly sliced
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
  • 1 (3 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup maple syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg yolks, egg white, vanilla, rum extract, orange zest, water and 1 tablespoon honey.
  • Coat bread slices in egg mixture; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, honey and maple syrup. Simmer over medium-low heat for 3 minutes.
  • Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Fry bread slices until brown on both sides. Serve hot with warm fruit sauce.
  • Nutrition

    733 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 305mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 146g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 85g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 422mg