Pandoro French Toast with Strawberries

(Courtesy of Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina)

At NYC's Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina, located inside Chelsea Market, chef Francesco Berardinelli serves a selection of brunch items that range from savory to sweet and conventional to more authentic Italian. This dish merges Italian and American cuisine in a unique mix of savory and sweet flavors.

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Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 Slice of Pandoro bread (Perbellini)

1 Egg

1 1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 tablespoon orange honey

5 Whole strawberries

Preparation:

Slice Pandoro into 1-inch thick slices.

In a separate bowl, mix the eggs and the cream. Submerge the sliced Pandoro into the mix.

In a hot sauté pan, melt the butter and sear the bread on both sides.

Finish with powder sugar, orange honey and sliced strawberries on top.