Oh, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort… is there anywhere more serenely charismatic in all of Walt Disney World? It’s hard not to be amorous about a resort that beckons you to cast away your cares and surrender to the charms of life in the South Pacific. Yet, believe it or not, there are fans who have yet to set foot upon this world-renowned tiki haven, home to the one and only Tonga Toast. Whether this is your first affair or your fiftieth with the forbidden sweet treat, we assure you, just one bite of our Tonga Toast Copycat Recipe from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and you’ll hear ukuleles strumming softly in the distance as a rolling breeze gently calls to you from the Seven Seas Lagoon.
One of Walt Disney World’s top three best-selling breakfast items, Tonga Toast is deep fried, banana-stuffed French Toast covered in cinnamon sugar. I’m going to go ahead and repeat that for you. Deep fried, banana-stuffed French Toast covered in cinnamon sugar! Are you kidding? No wonder it has been a staple at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort since 1971. Heck, it’s so good, that you can even find it in two locations at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort: Kona Café and Captain Cook’s.
TONGA TOAST COPYCAT RECIPE – INGREDIENTS:
Bread
- 1 loaf White Bread, unsliced
- 2 Bananas, sliced
- 3 Large Eggs
- 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Cup + 2 Tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar mix
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Sliced Strawberries for Garnish
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Strawberry Compote
- 1 1/2 Cups Strawberries, diced
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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TONGA TOAST COPYCAT RECIPE – PREPARING:
- Make Strawberry Compote by mixing all compote ingredients in small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until strawberries break down and sauce has slightly thickened, approximately five minutes. Mash strawberries with back of a fork. Set aside.
- Slice bread into 2 inch thick slices. Cut a slit into each slice of bread and stuff with banana slices.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar, and vanilla.
- Soak each slice into the batter, coating all sides.
- Pour approximately 1/4 inch of vegetable oil into skillet and heat over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, add battered slices and cook until golden. About 2 minutes per side.
- Briefly rest toast on a paper towel. Pour the rest of the cinnamon sugar in a shallow bowl and coat slices.
- Serve with sliced strawberries and strawberry compote.
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