These pretty sandwiches were made with the last of the local peaches I had purchased…a true last taste of summer! They’re headed off to Natasha of 5 Star Foodie for her Peaches and Cream 5 Star Makeover.
A Note on the Sweetness: I don’t mind the tang of Neufchatel cheese, but if you want it a little sweeter you could either combine the cheese with honey to taste, or you could serve this with warm maple syrup or honey.
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Peaches and Cream French Toast Sandwiches with Warm Peach Compote
(Yield: 2 stuffed French toast sandwiches)
French Toast:
½ peach, thinly sliced
4 oz Neufchatel cheese
2 tsp honey
4 slices of hearty bread (I used Wegman’s honey wheatberry and it was incredible!)
1 egg
1 TB milk
1 tsp sugar
Dash cinnamon
2 tsp canola oil
Peach Compote:
½ ripe peach, diced
1 TB golden raisins
¼ c water
1 TB honey (optional, depending on how ripe your peach is)
Dash salt
Dash cinnamon
In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients for the peach compote. Heat over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes (stirring occasionally) until the liquid is evaporated and the peaches are softened.
For each stuffed French toast, spread 2 oz of Neufchatel cheese on a slice of bread, arrange half of the sliced peaches on top of the cheese, drizzle with 1 tsp honey, and top with another slice of bread. In a shallow bowl, combine the egg, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture (dip both sides of the bread, but be careful not to soak the bread), then cook the sandwiches until they’re golden on both sides in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat that has been preheated with the canola oil (this will take about 3 minutes per side). Serve the sandwiches with warm peach compote and warm maple syrup or honey if desired.
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Selba says
September 26, 2009 at 6:37 amWhat a lovely recipe of peaches and french toast :)
Chiara says
September 26, 2009 at 9:09 amThat looks amazing. Too bad my boyfriend is allergic to peaches, so I really never buy them anymore!
Rosa says
September 26, 2009 at 9:14 amThat is an original recipe! Delicious!
Cheers,
Rosa
Heavenly Housewife says
September 26, 2009 at 11:34 amThis is so creative and it looks absolutely delicious.
Reeni says
September 26, 2009 at 6:49 pmWhat a delicious treat this is!! The peach compote sounds delicious! I bet it would be yummy on lots of things!
Anh says
September 26, 2009 at 7:28 pmI am eagerly waiting for all the summer stoned fruits to arrive… This is so beautiful, Faith!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
September 26, 2009 at 7:30 pmI’ve tried cream cheese French toast with smoked salmon and that was delicious but I’ve never tried it with peach compote-what a great idea! :)
Nutmeg Nanny says
September 27, 2009 at 11:50 amYour husband is one lucky man! You feed him all this delicious food…:) I love that peach compote…yum:)
Holly says
September 27, 2009 at 6:05 pmthis is unique, inventive and i love it! i might have to actually recreate this one, seeming as french toast is one of my fave foods!
Barbara says
September 28, 2009 at 7:38 amThose peaches look amazing. In fact, the whole recipe is unusual and not something I would have thought to try. Great idea!
Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says
September 28, 2009 at 8:45 amI love it! This is the most amazing French Toast ever, perfect peaches & cream makeover! I’m going to make this as soon as I get some more peaches!
Figtreeapps says
September 28, 2009 at 10:03 amYour photographs are so beautiful! I want to eat them!Figtreeapps
Natalie says
September 28, 2009 at 11:10 amoh my. that is the best looking breakfast i’ve ever seen! thanks so much for sharing! i just came to your blog and have never read before, i’m excited to read more and find more yummy recipes like this…how i wish i was creative! ;)
nora@ffr says
September 28, 2009 at 10:29 pmyes yes!! the perfect sandwich everrr.. m sure it will sound heavenly delicious! yummmm
Dawn says
September 29, 2009 at 8:42 amThis looks so delicious–peaches really are one of my favorite fruits! This is definitely going to be something to try!
zerrin says
September 30, 2009 at 2:23 pmAn easy way of stop my craving for something sweet. This week or next week must be the last time for peach season here. I must try this when the bazaar is open on Friday.