Bailey Ruskus and Steve Ruskus
Passion Fruit French Toast With Macadamia Mascarpone
Creamy mascarpone cheese, a sumptuous passion fruit coulis, and crunchy macadamia nuts transform the humble French toast to an island-worthy breakfast feast.
February 11, 2025
This is the best French toast to make for your girlfriends or family, but if you want a sweet breakfast for two, save half the batter and have French toast all weekend long! French toast is often one of those brunch items you can rarely ever find dairy-free, and I’m here to change that. Coconut milk is used because of its fat content, yielding a deliciously golden-brown crust. When the toast is paired with a passion fruit coulis, macadamia nuts, and mascarpone cheese, you’ll feel that you’ve been transported to a tropical island resort straight from your kitchen. Why go out for brunch when you can have it this good at home?
What you need:
For the mascarpone cheese:
½ cup macadamia nuts
½ cup blanched almonds
½ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1½ tablespoons maple syrup
½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
For the passion fruit coulis:
2 cups fresh or frozen passion fruit
⅓ cup agave nectar
For the French toast:
1 cup canned coconut milk
7 ounces silken tofu
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons melted salted butter, plus more for frying
4 or 5 thick slices day-old vegan sourdough or gluten-free bread, cut in half
For garnish:
Handful of macadamia nuts, minced
Ground cinnamon
What you do:
- For the mascarpone cheese, in a high-powered blender, combine all ingredients and blend on high 1 to 2 minutes until very smooth. Pour into a container and chill at least 4 hours before use. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator 5 to 6 days.
- For the passion fruit coulis, in a small sauté pan over medium heat, combine passion fruit and agave nectar. Cook 2 minutes, then reduce to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Consistency should be smooth and slightly runny, similar to maple syrup but thinner than honey. Remove from heat and let cool.
- For the French toast, in a large high-powered blender, combine coconut milk, tofu, cinnamon, coconut sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Blend on high speed 60 seconds until smooth. Pour mixture into a large bowl with a flat bottom.
- Heat a nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium-low heat and add 1 teaspoon butter. Dip each bread slice into batter, soaking a few seconds on each side, then place on skillet. Avoid moving slices to help form a golden crust. Cook 5 to 6 minutes per side for the first batch, and 4 to 5 minutes per side for remaining batches, until golden brown. Transfer toast to a serving plate and serve immediately while hot.
- Garnish with passion fruit coulis, mascarpone cheese, macadamia nuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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