ZUCCHINI BREAD FRENCH TOAST WITH BASIL MAPLE SYRUP

Zucchini Bread French Toast with Basil Maple Syrup image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 20m

Yield 6 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups maple syrup
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs
1 loaf zucchini bread, cut into 6 slices
4 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

For the basil maple syrup: In a saucepan, bring the maple syrup and basil leaves to a simmer. Set aside to steep for 5 minutes, and then strain out the basil leaves.
For the French toast: Whisk together the cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and eggs in a bowl and pour into a shallow baking dish. Add the zucchini bread slices and allow to sit for 30 seconds on each side.
Heat the butter in a large pan or griddle until it begins to froth. Add the zucchini bread slices and cook until browned and caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Divide the French toast among plates and top with confectioners' sugar. Serve with the warm basil maple syrup.