Stuffed with an orange-flavored cream cheese filling and rolled in toasty coconut, this french toast will make you feel like you took a trip to the tropics!
Uhhhmm. Yeeess. The tropical breakfast to end all breakfasts is hitting your face in 3….2…..1…
KA-POW!
Never fear. Friday is here and so is the best french toast in ‘da world.
You know that french toast that you DREAM of digging into on every single one of those early freeeeeeezing cold Wisconsin mornings? Yes, this is that french toast.
And that would kinda have to be every morning in this girl’s case….
Sidenote: Right about now I’m totally wishing I was with my grandparents, because they’re currently on their dream vacation in Hawaii. WAHH! I want to get outta this frozen tundra right.now.
For now I’ll try to just settle with a plateful of this french toast and the fact that in just 4 short weeks I’ll be soaking up the sun in Florida.
Ye-aaaahh I’m serious. The plane ticket has been booked, reservations are being made, and it is pretty much OFFICIAL. I’m spending a glorious week in Orlando at Disney World with my sister and her family in only 4 weeks.
My stress level = About 25/10 at just the thought of all the stuff I need to get done before then, but I am seriously PUMPED. (mostly cause I’m going somewhere waaaaaarm!)
Now, let’s get back to taking your tastebuds to tropical-land, shall we?
We’ve got the toasty coconut, ‘da fruit, citrus flavors, and even a cream cheese filling all wrapped up in one gorgeous stack of french toast HEAVEN.
Why, yes I will take extra maple syrup with that.
First things first. We’ve gotta make a french toast-sandwich, if you will. The filling is super-simple: Cream cheese and orange marmalade. GAH! This stuff is seriously so good you might just want to scrap the whole french toast ‘thang and just eat the filling.
Or….if you have a huge amount of self-control, let’s spread that goodness on 6 slices of day-old bread. And top with some more bread to make a french toast sandwich.
Just. GAH!
Now….dip that sandwich in some egg goodness and roll both sides around in some shredded coconut.
Cook ‘er up til the coconut-crust on the outside is nice and golden and the cream cheese filling is warm and gooey.
Then kindly allow a waterfall of maple syrup to cascade down that perfect stack french toast paradise.
Be sure to throw some berries and extra marmalade on top too. You know to um, stick with the whole tropical theme.
We might as well go all out, guys. It’s FR-IDAY.
Prepare for your tastebuds to take a one-way trip to paradise.
*cue faceplanting into warm, fuzzy tropical heaaaaaaaven.*
Gently but FIRMLY suggest to your sweetie to make you this french toast for an unforgettable breakfast-in-bed tomorrow morning.
P.S. No BIB for this gal. I’m just the head cook and delivery girl in this department. Boooo. (are you reading this, Mom? HINT, HINT)
Anyway. This french toast pretty much just re-defines french toast into a WHOLE ‘nother ballpark of weekend breakfasts. If there is ONE thing you need in ‘yo life this weekend it is THIS stack right here!
Almost too pretty to eat, but that sure as heck won’t stop me. ♥
Tropical Coconut Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 12 slices day-old bread
- Maple syrup strawberries and/or other fruit for serving
Instructions
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- Place cream cheese and marmalade in a small bowl. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Divide cream cheese mixture between 6 slices of bread and generously spread on one side. Top slices with remaining bread to form a sandwich.
- Preheat a griddle OR non-stick skillet to medium-high heat. Dip "sandwiches" in egg-milk mixture and roll both sides in shredded coconut. Cook french toast in batches on preheated skillet 2 minutes on each side, or until golden.
- Cut french toast sandwiches in half and serve immediately warm with maple syrup and fruit.
Happy, happy weekend, friends. 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
FLORIDA! How I miss living there! It is SO nice this time of year so I am totally jealous!
I am also jealous that this is on my screen and not up all in my MOUF! Need it. want it. gotta have it!! Pinning!
Sarah says
I’m seriously PUMPED to be going there! (mostly cause of the WARMNESS!) Haha. Thanks for the pin and all the love, Taylor!! 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
My dream house would be in Hawaii, too! One day I’ll get there! And I hope you have a blast in Florida! My family goes every year, I love it there! This french toast looks absolutely perfect to forget about those winter-blahs. Gorgeous pictures, too! Totally wish I had this for breakfast right now!
Sarah says
Thanks for the sweet words and for the photo love, Gayle!! xoxo
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Even here in FL, it is COLD right now! So I’m already trying to dream up a little warmer weather too…. this tropical french toast feels like it would transport me! I’m thinking spring thoughts a lot! I’ve been wanting to make something like this too!!!! I can’t wait to try it!
Sarah says
It sounds like you definitely need this french toast in ‘yo life, Sarah! You must try it soon! 🙂
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
I completely LOVE this, Sarah! My dream vacation would also be Hawaii. We tried to get stationed there before we wound up where we are but all the slots were full. BOOOO! I will just have to make this stuffed french toast and pretend to be there.
Sarah says
Hawaii is the best! I’ve been there twice, but it’s definitely been a long time…;) I think we’re both on the same page as far as this french toast is concerned! I’ll just pretend that that snow outside isn’t even there. LOL
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
You made this breakfast just for me didn’t you Sarah? Because this sounds like the best breakfast I can imagine! I can’t get enough coconut, and orange too? yum! And that is so exciting you’re going to Florida for a week! I’ve never been to Disneyworld! You must post lots of pictures : )
Sarah says
Haha! This french toast has your name written ALL over it, Natalie! And yes, I’m very excited about FL! Lots of photos are going to blow up IG, I would imagine…;)
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
This is such a cool idea! I love it
Sarah says
Thanks Shelby!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Okay! It’s decided! You need to come make breakfast for me. I’ll pay for your flight! Lol.
Sarah says
Haha sounds like a deal to me!! 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
How fun that you are going to Orlando soon Sarah! We are huge Disney fans and wil be heading back there ourselves in June. But I wish I were heading there right now!! 🙂 This awesome french toast would give me great tropical dreams though!! 🙂
Sarah says
How awesome, Renee! You’ll have to let me know the best things I need to see and do at Disney!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
SO jealous! It is freezing here! I might need some of this french toast to console me…. 🙂
Sarah says
I wish I could send you some, but I think it would get cold by the time it arrived…LOL 😉
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh my gosh you make the best breakfasts! I am coco for anything with coconuts and love this tropical french toast! Definitely wishing I was in Hawaii right now too and away from all this snow. Yay, have fun in Florida girl! We are supposed to go back at the end of this month for a conference too. You will have the best time at Disney World 🙂
Sarah says
Thanks so much Kelly!!
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
This french toast is amazing, Sarah! Love the tropical flavours, so yum.
Sarah says
Thanks so much Jess!