Toast with maple syrup, cinnamon, citrus and creme fraiche
4 servings
30 minutes
French toast with maple syrup, cinnamon, citrus fruits, and crème fraîche is a morning masterpiece of American cuisine that combines the tender texture of brioche with the rich sweetness of syrup and the spice of cinnamon. This recipe traces back to French toast traditions but gains a unique character from the freshness of oranges and the lightness of crème fraîche. The baked brioche becomes crispy on the outside while remaining soft inside, and the caramelized citrus adds a bright tanginess. Maple syrup softens the spice of cinnamon, creating a harmonious balance of flavors, while sea salt finishes the composition with light salty notes. Perfect for cozy breakfasts and festive morning treats, this toast will be a true gastronomic delight for lovers of sweet and refined dishes.
1
Preheat the oven to 230˚C. Place orange slices and sugar in a small bowl. Extract the vanilla seeds from the pod and combine with the orange; keep the pod. Mix the sugar with the oranges and vanilla seeds.
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla: 0.5 piece
2
In a medium bowl, mix vegetable oil, cinnamon, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Spread the resulting fragrant oil on one side of each slice of brioche.
- Butter: 120 g
- Ground cinnamon: 1.3 teaspoon
- Sea salt: to taste
- Maple syrup: 250 ml
- Brioche: 2 pieces
3
Place the brioche slices on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown (the bottoms should be very crispy) for 8-10 minutes.
4
Place the slices on plates with the buttered side down. Top with crème fraîche and orange slices. Drizzle with the remaining maple syrup and sprinkle with salt.
- Crème fraiche: 200 g
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Maple syrup: 250 ml
- Sea salt: to taste