Cranberry Brie French Toast Bites
Makes 12-16 appetizers
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
¼ cup sugar
1 pc. orange, zest + juice
1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
Pinch cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
100 gr. triple crème brie (one small wheel)
3-4 pc. brioche buns
2 pc. eggs
½ cup milk
1 tsp. sugar
- In a small pot combine, cranberries, sugar, orange juice and zest, ginger, and spices
- Bring to a simmer on medium heat, allow to simmer 12-15 minutes, until cranberries break down, and the sauce reduces to a nice syrup, watch this one fairly closely, as it can burn because of the sugar
- Set aside to cool slightly
Up until this point everything can be prepared in advance - Preheat the oven to 425F
- Combine the eggs, milk and sugar, and whisk until combined
- Slice the brioche into ½” thick slices
- Preheat a non-stick pan to medium heat
- Dip the brioche slices into the egg mixture, allowing to soak slightly
- Place in the non-stick pan, and toast on either side
- Remove from pan, and place on a parchment line baking sheet
- Top with a spoonful of the cranberry compote, and top with a small wedge of brie
- Bake until the brie is soft and melted, 2-3 minutes
Serve, and enjoy these tasty bites of goodness!