French Toast with Poached Pears, Walnut Ice Cream, and Caramel Sauce
French Toast with Poached Pears, Walnut Ice Cream, and Caramel Sauce might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 750 calories, 15g of protein, and 19g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up wine, milk, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It will be a hit at your Summer event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Bring 1/2 cup sugar and wine to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
Peel and core pears; cut in half.
Add to wine mixture. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are crisp-tender.
Transfer pears and poaching liquid to a bowl; cool completely.
Cut each pear half into 6 wedges; return to liquid. Cover and chill.
Whisk together eggs, milk, and next 4 ingredients. Dip each bread slice into the spiced egg mixture.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add half of the bread slices, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
Remove from skillet, and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and bread slices.
Serve French toast slices with pears and Walnut Ice Cream.
Drizzle with Caramel Sauce; arrange mint and pansies on each plate, if desired.