Sunny Side Surprise Sundaes
Get ready to fool your family on April Fool's Day with these delightful Sunny Side Surprise Sundaes! At first glance, they look like classic sunny side up eggs atop crispy French toast, but upon closer inspection, they reveal a delicious ice cream treat. This whimsical dessert uses frozen French toast, though you can opt for your homemade version or any sweet cinnamon raisin bread. To achieve the perfect presentation, ensure the toast cools sufficiently to keep your ice cream from melting. Instead of peach halves, we recommend using apricot halves for a more authentic egg yolk appearance. Serve these adorable sundaes for a fun and creative twist that your loved ones will be talking about long after the holiday is over!
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Servings
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Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cinnamon flavor frozen French toast
4 slices (Toast according to package directions or prepare using your homemade recipe.)
Vanilla ice cream
1 pint (Scooped into ovals.)
Canned apricot halves in light syrup
1 (16 ounce) can (Reserving the syrup for serving.)
Cinnamon sugar
to taste (Prepare as a garnish.)
Maple syrup
optional (Use as an additional drizzle on the side.)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the French toast slices according to the package instructions. If you're using homemade French toast, ensure it has cooled sufficiently to prevent melting the ice cream.
2
Once cool, place one slice of French toast on each of the four serving plates.
3
Using an ice cream spade or a large serving spoon, scoop out four oval-shaped portions of vanilla ice cream. Gently place each scoop on top of the French toast slices.
4
Take the back of a spoon and press a gentle hollow into the center of each scoop to create a nest for the fruit.
5
Carefully place one apricot half into each hollow, rounded side facing up to closely resemble the look of fried egg yolks.
6
In a small pitcher, pour the reserved fruit syrup or maple syrup, which will serve as your 'syrup' for drizzling. Serve this on the side for added fun.
7
To finish, dust each portion with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for that extra touch. For an added prank, swap the cinnamon and sugar in clean shakers for a fun surprise when guests reach for more!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Sunny Side Surprise Sundae?
It is a whimsical dessert designed to look like sunny side up eggs on French toast, but it is actually made with ice cream and fruit.
Is this a breakfast dish or a dessert?
Despite its appearance as a breakfast meal, it is a sweet dessert featuring ice cream and apricots.
What holiday is this recipe specifically designed for?
This recipe is a perfect treat and prank for April Fool's Day.
What are the main ingredients required?
The main ingredients are cinnamon frozen French toast, vanilla ice cream, canned apricot halves, cinnamon sugar, and maple syrup.
How do you make the ice cream look like a fried egg?
By scooping vanilla ice cream into oval shapes and pressing a hollow in the center for the apricot 'yolk'.
What ingredient represents the egg yolk?
Canned apricot halves are used to resemble the look of fried egg yolks.
Can I use peach halves instead of apricots?
While you can use peaches, apricots are recommended for a more authentic and size-appropriate egg yolk appearance.
What type of bread is used for the base?
Cinnamon flavor frozen French toast or any sweet cinnamon raisin bread is recommended.
Why is it important to cool the French toast?
Cooling the toast sufficiently prevents the ice cream from melting immediately upon contact.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The recipe is designed to make four servings using four slices of French toast.
How do I prepare the French toast?
You can toast frozen slices according to package directions or use your own homemade recipe.
What tool should I use to scoop the ice cream?
An ice cream spade or a large serving spoon is best for creating the necessary oval-shaped portions.
Where should the ice cream be placed?
One oval-shaped scoop of vanilla ice cream should be placed gently on top of each cooled French toast slice.
How do you create the nest for the fruit?
Take the back of a spoon and press a gentle hollow into the center of each ice cream scoop.
How should the apricot half be positioned?
Place it into the ice cream hollow with the rounded side facing up to look like a yolk.
What should I do with the syrup from the canned apricots?
Reserve the light syrup and serve it in a small pitcher on the side for drizzling.
Is maple syrup required for this recipe?
Maple syrup is optional and can be served as an additional drizzle on the side.
What is the purpose of the cinnamon sugar?
It is used as a garnish to finish the dish with an extra touch of flavor.
What is the 'prank' involving cinnamon and sugar?
You can swap the cinnamon and sugar in clean shakers to surprise guests when they reach for more.
Can I use homemade French toast instead of frozen?
Yes, homemade French toast works perfectly as long as it is allowed to cool before assembly.
What flavor of ice cream is best for this look?
Vanilla ice cream is essential to mimic the appearance of egg whites.
What kind of canned apricots are recommended?
The recipe calls for one 16-ounce can of apricot halves in light syrup.
Can I use cinnamon raisin bread?
Yes, cinnamon raisin bread is a great alternative for the French toast base.
How do I ensure the presentation is perfect?
Ensure the toast is cool, use oval ice cream scoops, and use apricots instead of peaches.
Is this recipe suitable for families?
Yes, it is a fun, creative, and family-friendly dessert that loved ones will enjoy.
How is the 'syrup' served?
The reserved fruit syrup or maple syrup is served in a small pitcher on the side.
How much ice cream do I need?
The recipe requires approximately 1 pint of vanilla ice cream.
What does the final garnish look like?
The final garnish is a simple dusting of cinnamon sugar over the assembled sundae.
Can I prepare these sundaes in advance?
Because the ice cream will melt, these should be assembled and served immediately after the toast has cooled.
What is the surprise element of this dish?
The surprise is that a dish looking like a savory breakfast is actually a sweet ice cream dessert.