Description
A creamy, tropical breakfast delight that combines coconut and cream cheese for a stunning start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Coconut Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded coconut, and powdered sugar to create the filling.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the coconut filling generously between two slices of bread to make a sandwich.
- Whisk the Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Soak the Sandwiches: Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve Warm with Maple Syrup: Drizzle maple syrup over the cooked sandwiches before serving.
Notes
Use thicker bread like brioche or challah for the best results. For variations, try adding cinnamon or switching the cream cheese with mascarpone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 180mg