Cuban Bread Torrejas

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3
Delicious Cuban Bread Torrejas you can't resist
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup half-and-half
1 cup cream cheese
2 ounces sour cream
2 ounces condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
17 1/2 ounces guava paste
12 ounces cream soda , such as Ironbeer
1 pinch salt
2 ounces maria cookies
1 ounce brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1 cup half-and-half
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
four 1-inch-thick slices stale Cuban bread
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
powdered sugar , for dusting ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
809
Sugar
75g
Fat
43g
Cuban Bread Torrejas is a sweet Cuban dessert that is a perfect way to end a meal. This dish is similar to the French Toast, but it takes inspiration from Latin America with the use of guava paste as a topping. The bread is soaked in an egg mixture, cooked until golden brown, and then baked with a creamy guava infusion and crumbled cookies on top. The taste is sweet and fulfilling, with a crispy texture on the outside and soft on the inside. Cuban Bread Torrejas is a dessert that is commonly served during festivals and family celebrations.

Instructions

1.In a blender, blend half-and-half, cream cheese, sour cream, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt for 1 minute until smooth.
2.Heat oven to 350F.
3.Grease an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
4.Unwrap the guava paste and microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften.
5.Cut the guava paste into small pieces and place them into a large bowl.
6.Add the cream soda and a pinch of salt to the guava paste and mix well.
7.In another bowl, crumble the maria cookies and mix with brown sugar and a pinch of salt.
8.Pour 1 cup half-and-half, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into a shallow dish and whisk until combined.
9.Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture for 30 seconds per side.
10.Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
11.Add the bread slices to the skillet and cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
12.Repeat with remaining bread slices, adding butter as necessary.
13.Place the cooked bread slices into the prepared baking dish.
14.Pour the guava and cream soda mixture over the bread slices.
15.Top with the crumbled cookie mixture.
16.Bake for 20-25 minutes until set.

PROS

Cuban Bread Torrejas is a sweet and flavorful dessert that is sure to impress.

It’s a unique twist on classic French Toast that is sure to leave you satisfied.

CONS

Cuban Bread Torrejas is high in sugar and calories, so should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s not suitable for individuals with lactose-intolerance or milk allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it can provide comfort and happiness as part of a balanced diet.
The eggs in this recipe provide a good source of protein, while the bread contains fiber.

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