Deep Fried French Toast

French toast topped with strawberries on a white plate with a gold fork

Take your French toast to the next level with our deep fried French toast stuffed with strawberry preserves and topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup. This recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch and special occasions when presentation and intense decadent flavors are required!

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time7

Servings: serving

Calories: 733kcal

Author: Heavenly Home Cooking

Ingredients

2 slices French bread (1½ to 2 inches thick)
2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
powdered sugar garnish
1 cup shortening For frying.

Instructions

Cut the crust off the bottom side of each slice of the bread. Then cut a pocket in the bottom of the bread.
Fill each pocket with strawberry preserves and press the pocket closed. Set aside.
Add eggs, cream, and vanilla to a blender and blend for about a minute.
Pour the egg mixture into a small shallow bowl. Then soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture for about a minute. Make sure it's soaked on both sides. Set aside on a plate.
Add shortening to cast iron skillet and melt over high heat. Bring shortening to 350°F (176°C). Measure shortening temperature with a deep fry thermometer.
Add one slice of bread to skillet. The hot shortening should cover most of the bread. Cook until bread is browned on one side, about 1-2 minutes. Use a heatproof slotted spatula to turn the bread and brown on the other side, about 1-2 minutes longer. Remove bread to a plate lined with 1-2 paper towels.
Allow shortening temperature to return to 350°F (176°C). Then repeat with second slice of bread.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with warm syrup.

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