# Coconut-Crusted French Toasts This French Toast Recipe Features a Southeast Asian Twist By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-recipes References: [mintystable](http://www.mintystable.com/2015/06/ingredients-1-loaf-challah-bread-1-12.html) & [mintystable](http://www.mintystable.com/2015/06/ingredients-1-loaf-challah-bread-1-12.html) This French toast recipe makes use of vibrant coconut flavors to add a tropical twist to your breakfast menu. The night before, summer milk, palm sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pandal leaves for 10 minutes before whisking in eggs and placing in the refrigerator. In the morning, slice challah bread and soak in your mixture for 30 minutes. Then add three tablespoons of butter in a non-stick pan. While it's heating up, mix [coconut flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulzuras-coconut-snacks) and panko crumbs before coating your challah bread slices with them. You're now ready to place the masterpiece on the skillet. The dish is best served with [caramelized bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-foster-pancakes), berries and coconut gula melaka syrup. This is a French toast recipe that is clearly designed for those who are willing to go the extra mile to reap the rewards of a fruity and delicious Sunday breakfast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Coconut-crusted Foods:** Innovative chefs can experiment with a variety of coconut-crusted foods to add a tropical twist to classic dishes. - **Southeast Asian-inspired Breakfasts:** Brunch restaurants and cafes can diversify their menu by incorporating Southeast Asian ingredients and flavors into classic breakfast dishes. - **Preparation Techniques:** Food bloggers and recipe developers can explore unique preparation techniques, like soaking bread in a mixture of summer milk and pandal leaves, to add depth and complexity to their recipes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** Restaurants and cafes can innovate their menu by incorporating Southeast Asian-inspired breakfast options and coconut-crusted dishes. - **Cooking & Baking:** Home cooks and bakers can experiment with new ingredients and preparation techniques, inspired by this French toast recipe, to create unique and flavorful dishes. - **Hospitality & Tourism:** Hotels and resorts in tropical destinations can offer coconut-crusted French toast and other breakfast items that infuse local ingredients and flavors, as a way to enhance guests' experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caramelized French Toast Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crme-brule-french-toast.md) - [Dragon Fruit French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-dragon-fruit-french-toast.md) - [French Toast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenis-breakfast-day-collection.md) - [French Toast-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-cookies.md) - [Extra-Thick French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rock-french-toast.md) - [Takeout French Toast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-bar.md) - [Dessert-Like Breakfast Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-french-toast-sticks.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-breakfast.md) - [Baked Berry French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-berry-french-toast-bake.md)