Tiramisu-Style Banana French Toast Trifle - Two Ways

Caramelized banana toast, creamymascarpone, and a hint of coffee or tea—French toast meets tiramisu in theperfect indulgence
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Course Breakfast, Dessert

Ingredients
  

For the toast:

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp rooibos leaves/coffee
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ripe banana mashed
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4 slices bread

For the syrup:

  • 1 tsp strong rooibos tea or coffee
  • 2 tbsp syrup maple, honey, or golden syrup
  • 1 tsp warm water

Mascarpone:

  • 1 tub mascarpone or cream cheese
  • 300 ml double cream

Serving suggestions

  • Cocoa powder for coffee version or rooibos powder (for tea version), for dusting

Instructions
 

For the syrup:

  • In a small bowl, mix tea/coffee with warm water.
  • Add syrup and stir until fully combined. It should be slightly runny but not too thin.

For the mascarpone:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together mascarpone and double cream until smooth.
  • Set aside

For the toast:

  • In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, rooibos leaves (or coffee), milk, banana, and salt until smooth.
  • Dip each slice of Albany bread into the mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
  • Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and toast each slice for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Remove from the pan, let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized squares.
  • In serving glasses, layer the syrup, mascarpone mixture, and French toast pieces.
  • Repeat layers until the glass is filled, ending with a mascarpone layer.
  • Dust with cocoa powder (for coffee version) or rooibos powder (for tea version).
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
Keyword french toast, tiramisu