Rhubarb Pistachio French Toast

Discover the delightful flavors of Rhubarb Pistachio French Toast—a humble yet elevated rendition of a breakfast classic! This thoughtfully crafted recipe artfully balances simplicity and complexity to create intricate layers of flavor using seasonal ingredients. The velvety and fluffy challah French toast serves as the perfect canvas for the vibrant homemade rhubarb jam, infusing each bite with a harmonious blend of tartness and subtle sweetness. Plump blueberries add bursts of refreshing sweetness, while mascarpone lends a creamy opulence, and pistachios provide a distinctive crunch, adding a textural dimension to the dish.

This easy-yet-sophisticated, Rhubarb Pistachio French Toast is sure to make an enduring impression on brunch guests or family members, leaving them dreaming of just one more blissful bite.

• Time and Serving Size

  Time:

  Prep: 10 min

  Cook: 15 min

  Servings: 4

• Ingredients

  Rhubarb Jam

  1 lb rhubarb

  ⅓ cup honey

  1 orange

  1/8 cup water

  French Toast

  8 slices Challah Bread (homemade or store bought)

  pistachios

  blueberries

  mascarpone

  2 eggs

  1 teaspoon vanilla

  1 teaspoon elderflower syrup (optional)

  ¼ cup milk

  maple syrup

• Nutrition

  Nutrition per serving:

  Calories 500.09kcal, 25% DV

  Total Fat 14.79g, 21% DV

  Carbs 81.28g, 31% DV

  Sugars 43.51g, 48% DV

  Protein 11.72g, 23% DV

  Sodium 401.06mg, 20% DV

  Fiber 5g, 18% DV

  Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

  Health Score: 4.2/10

  *Health Scores are calculated on a 1-10 scale based on nutrient density and USDA recommendations for a healthy diet. A higher Health Score means healthier food. The value based on impact of more than 28 nutrients.

  Nutrients in this dish with a positive impact:

  Unsaturated Fat 4g, 8% DV

  Fiber 5g, 18% DV

  Protein 12g, 23% DV

  Potassium 483mg, 14% DV

  Magnesium 30mg, 8% DV

  Iron 2mg, 12% DV

• Flavor Profile

  Tasting Notes:

  Sweet, Tart - Rhubarb

  Sweet - Honey

  Citrus - Orange

  Floral - Elderflower, Blueberry

  Nutty, Savory- Pistachio

  Sweet, Nutty - Maple Syrup

Rhubarb Jam

Step 1

Zest 1 orange and set zest aside in a small bowl. Dice the rhubarb and place into a pot.

Step 2

Squeeze the orange juice into the pot, add honey, water, and the orange zest. Stir and on high heat bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Allow the jam to cool in the pot for 5 minutes. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools.

French Toast

Step 1

Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and elderflower syrup (if using).

Step 2

Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt a tablespoon of butter in the skillet.

Step 4

Add 2 slices of bread to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 5

Repeat with the remaining bread, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.

Step 6

To serve, top each slice of French toast with a small dollop of mascarpone, pistachios, blueberries, and maple syrup.