Looking for a little bit of indulgence in the morning? Bring the Aloha State to your plate as we feature Punalu’u French Toast with Lilikoi Cream Cheese from our friends at Holualoa Inn in Holualoa, HI. A taste of paradise is a tantalizing way to start the day, so feel free to indulge and devour this decadent dish as the new main attraction of your morning meal. As the locals would say, it’s onolicious all the way so enjoy!
Ingredients:
12 slices sweetbread
Filling:
1 ½ cup cream cheese
¼ fresh lilikoi (passion fruit) pulp or frozen juice concentrate
Honey to taste
Batter:
4 eggs
¾ cup milk
¾ tsp cinnamon
Directions:
Serves 6
Serving Size: 3 halves
Preheat griddle: 300`
Slice sweetbread ¼ inch thick, allowing 3 slices per person. Set aside. Blend cream cheese, lilikoi and honey well. You should have a thick consistency. Spread evenly on bread slices creating sandwiches. Slice diagonally. Dip sandwich halves completely yet quickly in batter (sweetbread absorbs very fast). Place on griddle. Lightly brown all sides. Sprinkle lightly with Powder Sugar. Serve with warmed syrup.
