Chef Wolfgang Puck’s healthy version of a classic favourite Buttermilk French Toast with Berry Compote

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Chef Wolfgang Puck shares a healthy version of a much-enjoyed classic breakfast recipe for our readers to try at home and enjoy with family and friends during Ramadan.

French Toast:

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 large egg whites

2 cups buttermilk

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp honey

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

¼ tsp kosher salt

8 slices good quality whole wheat bread, each about 1” thick, halved diagonally Butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray

Fresh Berry Compote:

¾ cup fresh blueberries

¾ cup fresh raspberries

3 tbsp honey

1 tbsp grated orange zest

3 ounces fresh orange juice (Juice of about 1 large orange)

A pinch of salt.

To assemble:

Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)

Fresh berries (optional)

For the French Toast:

In a large, wide bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, buttermilk, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt.

Over medium heat, heat a heavy non-stick skillet, or pair of skillets, large enough to hold all the French toast slices in a single layer without crowding.

Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture, turning them and making sure they are completely saturated.

Spray the heated skillet or skillets with nonstick cooking spray. Add the soaked bread pieces and cook until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes total.

Meanwhile, prepare the Fresh Berry Compote:

In a nonreactive saucepan, combine the blueberries, raspberries, honey, orange zest, orange juice, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and continue simmering just until the berries have given up some of their juices and have turned slightly syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.

Assemble the dish:

Arrange two slices of the French toast on each of four heated serving plates. Spoon some of the compote over each serving. Optionally, you could lightly dust some confectioners’ sugar over the top. Garnish with fresh berries. Serve immediately, passing more Fresh Berry Compote at the table.