Serves 4
Time: approx. 20 minutes

French Toast:

• 4 slices white bread (preferably day-old)
• 3 eggs
• 2 dl milk (3%)
• ¼ tsk salt
• butter for cooking

Creamy Gruyère:

• 50 g Le Gruyère AOP Mild
• 100 g cream cheese
• 1 dl heavy cream
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• a pinch of sea salt

For serving:

• 4 – 6 tbsp lemon curd
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• lemon zest

Preparation:

1. Prepare the creamy Gruyère mixture by finely grating the cheese.
2. Combine the cheese with the remaining ingredients until creamy.
3. Whisk eggs, milk and salt in a medium bowl for the French toast.
4. Dip a slice of bread in the egg-milk mixture and flip to coat both sides. Heat butter in a skillet. Place bread in the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes on both sides until golden brown.
5. Serve with a dollop of creamy Gruyère and lemon curd. Garnish with poppy seeds and lemon zest.

An easy to make and delicious brunch dish served with a lovely creamy Gruyére topping – crispy, salty and sweet with a lemony freshness.

Music:

Burt Bacharach – Walk On By

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