Vasilopita is also known as St. Basil’s Day Cake/Pie, served on January 1st with a coin hidden inside. Slices are given out to family/guests and whoever gets the coin is granted good luck for the coming year.
I affectionately call it “Billy Pie” and I usually have some leftover cake after New Year’s Day. My answer? Make French Toast out of it.
My version is of Vasilopita is more like a cake (others are more like a bread) and the consistency is similar to that of corn bread or banana bread. Both of these breads are also made into French Toast and that’s where I came up with the idea.
Vasilopita French Toast
Course: Dessert4
servings30
minutes40
minutesIngredients
3 large eggs
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
8 slices of Vasilopita, cut into 1/2 inch slices
approx. 4 Tbsp. of butter (for frying French toast)
Directions
- In a large shallow bowl, add cracked eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla and cinnamon and beat/whisk well. Place a large non-stick skillet on your stovetop over medium heat and add the butter. Meanwhile, dip the Tsoureki into the egg mixture and push the slices into the mixture to soak in for a minute.
- Cook in the pan for 2-3 minutes a side in batches and repeat with remaining slices (I recommend keeping the French toast warm in a pre-heated 250F oven).
- Top with Greek honey or maple syrup and a dusting of icing sugar.
Top Tip:
- To brown your French Toast in a skillet, butter is best but you can use a vegetable oil or cooking spray if you want things lighter.
