So much bread leftovers...

...is that even possible? In our household, yes! So I decided to try another cooking challenge combining all my leftovers with cinnamon and ended up with french toast for dessert...

Dessert French Toast with Fresh Berries and Cinnamon Vanilla Sauce

Ingredients

4 large eggs

1/2 cup evaporated Milk

2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

1 French baguette

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 cinnamon sticks

1 cup evaporated Milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pint fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries)

Powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream (optional)

Directions

FOR FRENCH TOAST:

WHISK together eggs, evaporated milk, butter, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt in a medium bowl. Slice bread 1-inch thick on the diagonal. Place bread in a flat-bottomed shallow dish. Pour egg mixture over bread and turn bread to coat evenly. Let soak for 2 minutes. Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add bread and cook on each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side.

FOR CINNAMON VANILLA SAUCE:

COMBINE sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon sticks in a double boiler. Bring water to a boil and then gradually stir in evaporated milk into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil and slightly thickens. Remove from heat and remove cinnamon sticks; stir in vanilla extract.PLACE 2 slices of French toast on plates. Arrange berries on top of each slice; spoon sauce over berries. Garnish with cinnamon, powdered sugar, ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.

Hope it warms your tummy like it did ours. Enjoy!