I recently came across the concept of baklava french toast by Elly on elly says opa! . It is basically french toast stuffed with a baklava like filling and then drenched in a honey syrup just like baklava. Baklava is one of my favorite treats and I just had to try the frech toast version. Making the baklava french toast is a bit of work but it is well worth it. The aromas of cinnamon, citrus and honey make the baklava french toast and experience before you even take a bite. When you do take a bite the toast is slightly crisp on the outside and warm and soft and moist on the inside. Then you hit the crunchy nut mixture and are hit with a blast of cinnamon. Covering all of this is a sweet and gooey honey, cinnamon and citrus syrup…mmm… I really enjoyed the baklava french toast! Since it takes a lot less effort to make than baklava it is perfect for when that baklava craving hits and you just don’t have time to make baklava.
Baklava French Toast
French toast stuffed with a nut and cinnamon filling inspired by the flavours of baklava.
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- * lemon, rind
- * orange, rind
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or a cinnamon stick
- 1 handful nuts, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- garnish with extra nut filling, zest & cinnamon
directions
- Simmer the honey, water, lemon rind, orange rind and cinnamon in a small pan until it thickens to a syrupy consistency.
- Remove from heat and remove the rinds and cinnamon stick if used.
- Mix the nuts, cinnamon and honey in a bowl.
- Place the nut mixture between 2 slices of bread.
- Mix the egg, milk, lemon juice, orange juice, vanilla extract and salt in a shallow dish.
- Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture to cover both sides.
- Melt some butter in a pan and fry the French toast until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the French toast with the syrup on top
Laura @ Hungry and Frozen says
June 14, 2008 at 8:53 pmWhat a cool idea 🙂 If you like this then you’d probably enjoy Nigella’s baklava muffins from the How To Be A Domestic Goddess book. This looks and sounds so delicious 🙂
Peter M says
June 14, 2008 at 8:55 pmElly’s french toast rocked and it was glorious when I made too!
Way to go Kevin!
maybelles parents says
June 14, 2008 at 9:05 pmwow, that is a good idea and looks delicious. I bet it would be good with raspberry.
Meeta says
June 14, 2008 at 9:10 pmNow this is my kind of french toast. I too really like baklava and this a perfect – quick way to enjoy similar flavors. Great!
VeggieGirl says
June 14, 2008 at 9:13 pmBaklava and French toast, in one dish?? AMAZING!! Oh man **faints at sight of gorgeous food**
noble pig says
June 14, 2008 at 9:16 pmOMG, I can’t even believe a dish like this exists, I mena this is one of ultimate, ultimate dishes. Ummm, Father’s Day tomorrow…yeah, perfect.
Kitt says
June 14, 2008 at 9:19 pmOK, that’s just crazy! Crazy good, but wow …
farida says
June 14, 2008 at 9:58 pmA very interesting recipe. Must be delicious!!!
magpie says
June 14, 2008 at 10:12 pmOh. My. God. That picture is wayyyyyy too amazing. Can I just eat this every day until I die??
Anonymous says
June 14, 2008 at 11:10 pmSugar rush!! 🙂
Pam says
June 15, 2008 at 12:52 amYUM!!! This looks so decadent and delicious.
Lori says
June 15, 2008 at 1:58 amWhat a great concept – thanks so much for sharing!
Vicarious Foodie says
June 15, 2008 at 2:01 amNow that’s what I call a hearty breakfast. Looks amazing!
bobby says
June 15, 2008 at 2:04 amInteresting, this looks delicious. I would love to eat this for breakfast sometime.
Raquel says
June 15, 2008 at 2:05 amWow, that looks fantastic!!
White On Rice Couple says
June 15, 2008 at 2:33 amKevin, this is kick butt! Oh goodness, we’ll take two plates of this please!
HoneyB says
June 15, 2008 at 2:33 amKevin, sounds awesome!
Pam says
June 15, 2008 at 2:36 amBaklava. And French Toast. Together. Wow!
Erika says
June 15, 2008 at 2:46 amOh my god, this looks amazing! I have been wanting to try baklava for awhile and now I have double to reason.
cakebrain says
June 15, 2008 at 3:02 amWonderful idea for French toast! I’ll bet it tasted fantastic!
Helene says
June 15, 2008 at 3:31 amFirst I heard of baklava french toasts. But let me tell you that they look really good.
StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says
June 15, 2008 at 3:57 amHoly Moly! This is the ultimate breakfast decadence! It looks wonderful!
Anonymous says
June 15, 2008 at 3:59 amReally interesting. And I’m certain this is delicious. Great idea from Elly. Your version looks quite nice as well!
My Sweet & Saucy says
June 15, 2008 at 5:21 amWhat a fun concept! I love it!
Manggy says
June 15, 2008 at 5:37 amWhen I read the title of the post I thought you’d battered and fried a baklava! I nearly died of a heart attack! Hahaha 🙂 But looking at this (much more reasonable) recipe, I can see that it’s totally delicious!
Bridgett says
June 15, 2008 at 5:48 amWow, now that is amazing!
chriesi says
June 15, 2008 at 6:35 amMmmm may I have a piece for breakfast? Temtping!
Nora B. says
June 15, 2008 at 7:57 amThis looks so delicious. I love baklava and french toast…I wish I can wave a magic wand and have this appear in front of me right now.
Grace says
June 15, 2008 at 8:20 ami think this may be the most perfect idea of all time–an excuse to eat baklava as a meal! i love it!
Jeena says
June 15, 2008 at 10:44 amI love baklava. You did a great job with Ellys recipe it looks totally amazing what a great treat YUM!
Adam says
June 15, 2008 at 11:47 amThat’s awesome Kev. The crispy outside looks beautiful and I bet it’s nice and sweet all the way through.
Happy cook says
June 15, 2008 at 11:53 amI just had lucnh and still looking to that picture makes me drool and want o have this special french toast.
Anonymous says
June 15, 2008 at 12:42 pmThis looks unbelievably delicious and it’s so creative. And it’s Sunday! The perfect day for something like this.
Greg Turner says
June 15, 2008 at 1:00 pmWow! Looks delicious. And what a fantastic idea. You are a continuing inspiration to me in the kitchen.
Bellini Valli says
June 15, 2008 at 1:22 pmI have seen this French toast making the rounds Kevin. It looks just as good on your pages…I may have to give this a try:D
giz says
June 15, 2008 at 1:22 pmImagine the sugar rush on this first thing in the morning.
diva says
June 15, 2008 at 2:20 pmbaklava and a french toast? awesome. thanks for sharing this. i hope to try this next sunday
Mrs Ergül says
June 15, 2008 at 2:48 pmOh! Baklava has been something I have been wanting to try. I guess this is a nice sneak preview to what the real deal might be!
nicisme says
June 15, 2008 at 3:18 pmI would love this for breakfast, looks amazing!
Katie says
June 15, 2008 at 11:52 pmThis sounds so good my brain exploded a little with the possibilities. Oh, how I love baklava and french toast…together? Are you freakin kidding me?
Elly says
June 16, 2008 at 12:50 amKevin your version of the baklava and the picture are SO good. Yum! I wish I could take a bite out of my screen. So glad you liked the dessert/breakfast combo 🙂
Proud Italian Cook says
June 16, 2008 at 4:38 amI have to try this for a special occasion it looks magnificient!
Lisa says
June 16, 2008 at 4:44 amLooks absolutely delicious!
nicole says
June 16, 2008 at 5:13 amI wish I was eating breakfast with you. Dang that looks so good. I love Baklava.
eatme_delicious says
June 16, 2008 at 5:31 amOoo wow baklava french toast! What a great idea. Looks delicious and decadent.
Lina says
June 16, 2008 at 12:17 pmwow! that looks amazing! what a great idea! I must try making this since Im too chicken to try making baklava. baby steps…
Nina's Kitchen (Nina Timm) says
June 16, 2008 at 2:09 pmI think it is way too sweet for me, but nevertheless a wonderful idea when overcome by the sweet cravings.
Diana Evans says
June 16, 2008 at 2:51 pmi think this will be a favorite for all the dentists out there!….it look so yummy! how do you get the inspiration for all these culinary delights?
Holler says
June 16, 2008 at 2:52 pmWhat an inspired idea! A treat indeed. Graham & I are in Cyprus just now and one of the restaurants here serves everyone baklava and fruit after their main meal. I thought it was a inspired idea and the watermelon was gorgeous with it.
cakewardrobe says
June 16, 2008 at 3:02 pmOMG HELLO BREAKFAST!!! (And bouncing off the walls all day after that!) That looks DELISH for the sweet tooth that I have!!
Sharon says
June 16, 2008 at 6:14 pmThis is a great idea. Baklava is something I love but I’m not really too interested in making it myself. This is definitely something I could do and gobble up! Yum 🙂
Lisa says
June 16, 2008 at 6:24 pmHow interesting! Worth the effort, yes!
Elle says
June 16, 2008 at 9:01 pmOh my gosh! WHY did you forget to invite all of us to breakfast, hmmmm????
Try not to let it happen again.
😉
Amanda says
June 16, 2008 at 9:40 pmThis is genius! Dessert plus breakfast plus baking plus frying plus a healthy dollop of “waaaay too much”, all in one tidy package!
Anonymous says
June 17, 2008 at 3:04 amYummy!
Maya says
June 17, 2008 at 11:03 amMaybe I should just move to TO!!!! (except my husband wants to move to Montreal)
Is it breakfast or dessert? 😉
Sharon says
June 17, 2008 at 12:11 pmthis is a wonderful idea and it looks amazing!!!!
LyB says
June 17, 2008 at 12:32 pmThere are no words to describe how much I would love a taste of this, right now! It looks fabulous!
Deborah says
June 17, 2008 at 3:53 pmI need to start reading the blogs you read – what a great idea!!
cindy* says
June 17, 2008 at 3:56 pmyum. i just came across your blog today and bookmarked it just for this recipe. baklava is one of my faves as well.
emiglia says
June 17, 2008 at 5:40 pmOh. My. God.
I don’t know if I can say anything else that will justify the shock and awe I feel right now. You are brilliant. I must make this.
Patricia Scarpin says
June 17, 2008 at 7:15 pmThat is a fabulous idea, Kevin.
Mansi Desai says
June 17, 2008 at 7:49 pmooh!! that looks delicious Kevin! you do know how to woo with food!:)
classic recipe, I’ll try it sometime for sure!:)
Leslie says
June 17, 2008 at 10:38 pmOh my my my..I think i have died and gone to heaven!!!! This looks perfect!
Neen says
June 17, 2008 at 11:03 pmTalk about decadent!
[eatingclub] vancouver || js says
June 18, 2008 at 4:10 amWow, so decadent! I would love to dig into one of these on a weekend brunch thing!
SteamyKitchen says
June 18, 2008 at 9:25 pmlove it! i’m going to make this weekend. CAN’T WAIT!
Renae du jour says
June 18, 2008 at 9:37 pmThis looks amazing. I love baklava. What a great idea.
Tash says
June 19, 2008 at 6:56 amthis is so decadent I cant wait to try it
Mike of Mike's Table says
June 19, 2008 at 3:27 pmI saw that original post and my mouth was watering then…but then I forgot about it. A big thanks for the reminder though–I absolutely have to try this one.
rhid says
June 20, 2008 at 6:31 amYum.
I really can’t say anymore. I want that toast.
Tim says
June 21, 2008 at 3:25 pmThis is like one of those pictures where it can be two things depending on what your mind sees — an old lady with a big nose one moment, or a young lady wearing a necklace the next. Only, when I look at that french toast I either see baklava french toast, or a grilled cheese and bolognese sandwich (a favourite use for leftovers when I was a kid).
Either way, it makes me hungry!
Jaime says
June 30, 2008 at 3:49 amwow, i must have missed this recipe on elly’s blog! it looks fabulous!
Taylor says
January 7, 2012 at 4:13 pmI made this a few months ago and I forgot to leave a comment. My family and I really enjoyed this french toast!! The flavors are so refreshing and blend really well together. It's very hearty and flavorful as well. Thank you so much for the delicious recipe!
elly says
May 8, 2012 at 1:19 amHi Kevin! Do you mind updating your links at the beginning of this post to my new domain, ellysaysopa.com, since vox closed? Thanks!
Anonymous says
March 29, 2013 at 9:19 pmWow looks so decadent and delicious.
Alexis says
March 28, 2014 at 7:22 pmI just made this and it was fantastic. I doubled the recipe and I moved around some of the ingredients and was confused about the honey but it was good! I made crepes from the left over French Toast batter which was awesome! Thanks 🙂 Alexis