Baked Coconut French Toast with Pineapple Rum Sauce

This decadent breakfast dish combines the sweetness of coconut and the tropical flavors of pineapple and rum to create a truly indulgent experience. Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a special occasion, this Baked Coconut French Toast with Pineapple Rum Sauce is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving for more.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of French bread, sliced
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 can of pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup rum
• 1/4 cup coconut cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, shredded coconut, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Dip each slice of French bread into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
4. Place the coated bread slices in the prepared baking dish.
5. Drizzle melted butter over the bread slices and sprinkle with additional shredded coconut.
6. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the French toast is golden brown and cooked through.
7. In the meantime, prepare the pineapple rum sauce by combining pineapple chunks, brown sugar, rum, and coconut cream in a saucepan.
8. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens and the pineapple is caramelized.
9. Serve the Baked Coconut French Toast with the warm Pineapple Rum Sauce on top. Enjoy!

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