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Viewed: 62 - Published at: 6 years agoIngredients
- 1/2 x 8 ounce pk cream cheese
- 1 med Granny Smith apple, peeled, quartered, and cored
- 2/3 c. Finely minced walnuts
- 3 Tbsp. Light-brown sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Butter
- 5 Tbsp. Plus 1/2 C sugar
- 2 lrg Large eggs
- 1/4 c. Heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp. Applejack or possibly brandy
- 1/8 tsp Grnd nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp Grnd cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Grnd mace
- 4 3/4 x Inch slices challah or possibly brioche
- 2 tsp Lemon juice Fresh mint sprigs, (opt.)
Method
- 1.
- Make cream-cheese spread: In food processor fitted with chopping blade, process cream cheese, 2 apple quarters, 2 Tablespoons walnuts, and the brown sugar till pureed.
- Chill till ready to use on the toast.
- 2.
- Make walnut brittle: In small sauce-pan, heat 1/2 Tablespoons butter over low heat.
- Stir in 2 Tablespoons walnuts and 5 Tablespoons sugar.
- Cook, stirring constantly, till sugar carmelizes or possibly turns golden-about 10 min.
- Remove from heat and immediately pour mix onto lightly greased baking sheet.
- Let cold completely.
- Break into pcs when cold.
- 3.
- Make French toast: Heat oven to 350'F.
- In medium bowl, combine Large eggs, 1/2 C heavy cream, the applejack, nutmeg, cinnamon, mace, and remaining walnuts.
- Soak bread in mix, turning to coat both sides of slices.
- Set aside.
- 4.
- Meanwhile, make caramel sauce: In small saucepan, over medium-low heat, cook remaining 1/2 C sugar and the lemon juice till sugar carmelizes or possibly turns golden brown.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in remaining 1/4 C heavy cream till well mixed.
- Keep sauce wann over low heat.
- 5.
- In large skillet, heat 1/2 Tablespoons butter; add in bread slices and cook till golden on both sides.
- Transfer slices to a baking sheet.
- Cut slices in half diagonally.
- Divide cream-cheese spread proportionately among the slices.
- Bake 5 - 10 min or possibly till cheese spread is wartn.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice remaining apple quarters.
- In same skillet, heat remaining butter and saute/fry apple slices.
- 6.
- To serve, pour caramel sauce onto 2 plates.
- Place 4 half-slices French toast diagonally on each plate and top with sauteed apple slices.
- Sprinkle walnut brittle over top.
- Garnish plates with fresh mint sprigs, if you like.