Blueberry Lavender French Toast
Chef Jason, owner of No Reservations VT, has taken brunching with jam to a new delicious level! A classic, thick french toast smeared with our Wild Blueberry with Lavender Botanical Jam and topped with Chantilly cream and maple syrup - perfect for a morning off with the family.
1 loaf french bread or baguette, 1” bias cut
8 eggs
1 pint heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
½ cup powdered sugar
1 stick butter, cold
1 pinch salt
Blake Hill’s Wild Blueberry with Lavender Botanical Jam
Instructions
1
First make the Chantilly Cream using the whip attachment on the kitchen-aid or a hand held mixer, whip 1 ½ cups of heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and all but a tablespoon of the powdered sugar to stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready for plating.
2
In a large bowl whisk together eggs, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon of vanilla, and cinnamon, set aside.
3
Heat skillet to medium heat and add a tablespoon of cold butter to it.
4
Fully submerge two pieces of bread in the batter and transfer to hot, buttered skillet. Flip when golden brown.
5
Add more butter as needed. Remove toast from pan when both sides are golden brown.
6
Spread jam on top of each toast. Fan toast out on plate, top with a Chantilly quenelle and the remaining powdered sugar for garnish and Enjoy!