Ingredients

FRENCH TOAST

2 slices bread (Pullman or egg bread suggested)

1 tablespoon toasted almonds 

FILLING

1/2 cup almond paste

2 cups cream cheese

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/4 cup Florida’s Natural® Orange Juice

3 drops almond extract

GLAZE

2 cups sugar

1 cup cornstarch

5 cups Florida’s Natural® Orange Juice

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

BATTER DIP

6 eggs

1/2 cup Florida’s Natural® Orange Juice

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon almond extract
 

Directions

Mix filling ingredients in a bowl until smooth.

Mix sugar and cornstarch for glaze in a 2-quart pan, add orange juice and almond extract, and cook over medium heat until thick (stir regularly).

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice, sugar, pinch of salt and almond extract.

Dip bread in batter and cook on high (3 minutes each side).

Spread filling on a slice of toast and top with the other slice. Pour glaze over top.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and toasted almonds. Garnish with a twist of orange.