Pain Perdu with Champagne Glazed Berries

Pain Perdu with Champagne Glazed Berries
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 325.0
  • Total Fat: 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 15.6 mg
  • Sodium: 410.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 52.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
  • Protein: 10.2 g

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Introduction

Pain Perdu--literally "lost bread"--was a simple breakfast of day-old French bread dredged in beaten eggs and pan-fried in butter. We have "skinnied" up this recipe a bit without trimming the flavor. Make this recipes for your sweetheart for Valentines day. Pain Perdu--literally "lost bread"--was a simple breakfast of day-old French bread dredged in beaten eggs and pan-fried in butter. We have "skinnied" up this recipe a bit without trimming the flavor. Make this recipes for your sweetheart for Valentines day.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    Horizon Organic Fat Free Milk, 1.5 cup
    Egg beaters, egg substitute, 3/4 c
    Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, 2 Tbsp
    Cinnamon, ground, 1/2 tsp
    Nutmeg, ground, 1/2 tsp
    Vanilla Extract, 1 1/2 tsp
    Salt, .5 tsp
    18 1" Slices Specially Selected French Baguette
    Butter, salted, 3 Tbsp
    Water, tap, 2 cup
    Champagne, Extra Dry 1/2 cup
    Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, 2 Tbsp
    Corn Starch, 1 Tbsp
    Raspberries, 1 1/2 cup
    Blackberries, fresh, 1 cup
    Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
    Strawberries, fresh, 1 cup, halves
    Powdered Sugar, 1 tbsp, unsifted

Directions

Combine first 7 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Set aside. Combine 2 cups water, champagne, 2 Tbsp Splenda brown sugar, and cornstarch in a large saucepan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced to 1 cup (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer in a large shallow dish. Pour milk mixture over bread, and let stand until milk is absorbed (about 2 minutes).
Melt 1 tablespoons butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Arrange 6 bread slices in pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until bread is golden brown. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 12 bread slices. Remove pan from heat. Add fruit to pan reduced champagne syrup, stirring well to coat. Arrange 3 slices on toast on a plate top with fruit and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.

Serving Size:  3 1 inch thick slices with 3 Tbsp Fruit