Tonga Toast

Disney’s Tonga Toast is a delectable breakfast indulgence that captures the essence of tropical paradise. Served at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, this iconic dish features thick slices of banana-stuffed sourdough bread, coated in a cinnamon and sugar blend, then deep-fried to golden perfection. Topped with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of syrup, Tonga Toast is a flavorful and satisfying morning delight that transports taste buds to the enchanting islands of the South Pacific.

Ingrdients

For the strawberry compote

1 1/2 c. chopped strawberries

3 tbsp. sugar

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

For the toast

1 loaf white bread, unsliced

2 Bananas, sliced

4 large eggs

1 c. heavy cream

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 c. cinnamon sugar

sliced strawberries, for serving

Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

Directions

Make strawberry compote: In a small skillet over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until the strawberries begin to break down and the mixture has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and gently mash the compote with the back of a fork (or a potato masher).
Slice bread into 3 to 4 very thick pieces. Use a knife to create a slit in one side of the toast, then stuff banana slices into the toast. Repeat with remaining bread pieces and bananas.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Dunk each stuffed sliced into the batter mixture, tossing to coat all sides.
Pour a 1/4” of vegetable oil into skillet and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the battered bread and cook until crispy and golden all over, about 2 minutes per side.
Drain toast briefly on a wire rack. Pour cinnamon sugar into a large shallow bowl, then gently shake off excess oil from warm toast and toss in cinnamon sugar.
Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve with strawberry compote and maple syrup.