Disneyland’s Tangaroa Toast is a tropical twist on classic French toast, featuring thick slices of fluffy, golden toast topped with a dreamy drizzle of sweet guava syrup. It’s the perfect way to bring a taste of the Polynesian-inspired paradise straight to your kitchen!
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Why I Love This Crispy French Toast
My son and I had the opportunity recently to stay at the Disneyland Hotel. While searching the Disneyland app for breakfast, we found the Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill right at the hotel!
After searching the menu, I found the Tangaroa Toast and knew that is what I wanted to order. Here is how it is described on the menu:
Tangaroa ToastBrick Toast, Citrus Custard, Guava Syrup, Whipped Cream and Toasted Coconut, served with Bacon
After eating this for two days in a row, I decided that it may have been the best French toast ever and that I needed to make this deliciousness at home, and share the recipe with you!
Tangaroa Toast Ingredients
*Ingredient amounts are located in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Lemon Custard
- Milk and Heavy Cream: Key ingredients when making custard.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding: I use a 3.4 ounce box of JELLO Vanilla Instant Pudding.
- Zest from one Lemon: Adds the citrus flavor.
Guava Syrup
- Guava Nectar: Can be found at most grocery stores. I used Kern's brand purchased from Walmart.
- Corn Starch: Used to thicken the syrup.
French Toast
- Eggs: An essential ingredient for French Toast batter.
- Milk or Cream: Used for creaminess in the batter.
- Vanilla Extract: Adds a hint of flavor to the batter.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to the French toast.
- Texas Toast: Thicker slices of bread than a regular loaf that are ideal for this crispy French toast recipe, but feel free to use any kind of bread you have on hand.
- Melted Butter: You will use melted butter if you choose to cook your French toast in an air fryer to help the cinnamon sugar mixture to stick to the toast.
- Oil, for frying: Use a neutral tasting oil such as vegetable, canola, or peanut oil.
- Cinnamon & Sugar: provide the coating for this crispy French Toast.
- Whipped Cream, if desired: For extra decadence!
How to Make The Disneyland Hotel's Tangaroa Toast
[Step 1] Lemon Custard: In a mixing bowl or food processor, beat together the milk, heavy cream, instant vanilla pudding and lemon zest for about 1 minute, until completely combined. Place in a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
[Step 2] Guava Syrup: Mix ½ cup of guava nectar with 2 tablespoons of corn starch. Heat the remaining 1 ½ cups of guava nectar over medium heat until boiling, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the corn starch mixture and stir until the syrup has thickened. Keep warm over medium-low heat.
[Step 3] French Toast Batter: In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, vanilla extract and sugar. Pour the mixture in a shallow dish.
[Step 4] Combine ¾ cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
[Step 5] Spread 1-2 tablespoons of lemon custard on a slice of bread and close like a sandwich.
Crispy French Toast Air Fryer Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 320 degrees.
- Dip the bread slices in the batter and place in the air fryer after spraying with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the toast for 3 minutes, then flip over and cook the other side for 3 minutes.
- Remove the stuffed French Toast from the air fryer and brush with melted butter before coating with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve with warm guava syrup and whipped cream.
Deep Fried Crispy French Toast Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium high heat until it reaches about 350 degrees, then dip the French toast in the egg mixture, covering both sides and letting the excess drip off.. Use tongs to carefully place the bread in the oil.
- Fry the French Toast on each side for 3-4 minutes until it is golden brown, then remove the toast from the pan and allow it to drain on a paper towel.
- Coat both sides of the crispy French Toast with the cinnamon sugar mixture and serve topped with guava syrup and whipped cream.
Pan Fried Crispy French Toast Instructions
- Heat an electric griddle to 325 degrees or large skillet on a stove over medium-high heat.
- Dip the piece of bread in the batter and coat both sides then place on a buttered hot griddle or large skillet.
- Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then remove from the heat and coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Top with guava syrup or maple syrup and whipped cream.
More French Toast Topping Ideas
- Caramel Syrup
- Raspberry Syrup
- Maple Syrup
- Fresh Berries
- Sweet Cream Cheese Syrup
Items Used in this Recipe
- Whisk
- Food Processor or Blender
- Mixing Bowl
- Shallow Bowl or Pie Plate
- Large Skillet
- Air Fryer
- Baking Sheet
Favorite Breakfast Recipes
- Perfect French Toast
- Disney's Tonga Toast Recipe
- French Toast Waffles
- Disney's PCH Grill Peanut Butter Chocolate French Toast Bake
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Crispy French Toast Recipe (Disneyland Copycat)
Ingredients
Citrus Custard
- 1 Cup Milk
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Box Instant Vanilla Pudding
- 1 Tbsp. Lemon zest
Guava Syrup
- 2 Cups Guava Nectar
- 2 Tbsp. Corn Starch
French Toast
- 4 Eggs
- 1 ⅓ Cups Milk or Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Loaf of Texas Toast
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
Instructions
- Lemon Custard: In a mixing bowl or food processor, beat together 1 cup of milk, ½ cup heavy cream, box of instant vanilla pudding and lemon zest for about 1 minute, until completely combined. Place in a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Guava Syrup: Mix ½ cup of guava nectar with 2 tablespoons of corn starch. Heat the remaining 1 ½ cups of guava nectar over medium heat until boiling, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Slowly whisk in the corn starch mixture and stir until the syrup has thickened. Keep Warm.
- French Toast Batter: In a blender or food processor, combine 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Pour the mixture in a shallow bowl.
- Combine ¾ cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of lemon custard on a slice of bread and close like a sandwich.
- Air Fryer Instructions: Set the air fryer to 320 degrees. Dip the bread in the batter and place in the air fryer after spraying with nonstick cooking spray. Cook the toast for 3 minutes, then flip over and cook the other side for 3 minutes. Remove the stuffed French Toast from the air fryer and brush with melted butter before coating with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve with warm guava syrup and whipped cream.
- Frying Instructions: Heat the oil over medium high heat until it reaches about 350 degrees, then dip the French toast in the batter, covering both sides. Use tongs to carefully place the bread in the oil. Fry the French Toast on each side for 3-4 minutes until it is golden brown, then remove the toast from the pan and allow it to drain on a paper towel. Coat both sides of the crispy French Toast with the cinnamon sugar mixture and serve topped with guava syrup and whipped cream.
- Traditional instructions: Heat a griddle to 325 degrees or frying pan on a stove over medium-high heat. Dip the French toast in the batter and coat both sides then place on a buttered surface. Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then remove from the heat and coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Top with guava syrup and whipped cream.
