Honey Butter Toast with Vanilla Whipped Cream and Toffee Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 thick slices of bread (Preferably brioche)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (Softened)
• 3 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp honey
• salt (Pinch)
• 1 cup heavy cream (For the whipped cream)
• 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar (For the toffee sauce)
• 0.25 cup heavy cream (For the toffee sauce)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (For the toffee sauce)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• salt (Pinch, for the toffee sauce)
• walnuts (Optional garnish; amount not specified)
• bananas (Sliced; optional garnish; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, honey, light brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

3. 3

   Spread the honey-butter mixture over the bread slices.

4. 4

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the prepared bread on it.

5. 5

   Bake the bread for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Carefully flip the bread, then bake for another 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Let the bread cool for 10 minutes; it will harden as it cools.

8. 8

   In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

9. 9

   Add the vanilla bean paste and powdered sugar, then continue whipping until stiff peaks form.

10. 10

    In a small saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, heavy cream, and unsalted butter for the toffee sauce.

11. 11

    Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.

12. 12

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

14. 14

    Place the honey-butter toast on serving plates.

15. 15

    Top each toast with a dollop of vanilla whipped cream.

16. 16

    Drizzle the toffee sauce over the toast and whipped cream.

17. 17

    Optionally garnish with walnuts and sliced bananas. Serve immediately.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of optional walnuts or bananas. The toast is described as becoming firm after cooling for 10 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• sweet breakfast
• baked
• toast
• vegetarian
• brunch
• family-friendly