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Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast
This easy recipe for Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast is a rich and decadent breakfast that's perfect for the holidays! Thick slices of bread are stuffed with rich Italian mascarpone cheese, soaked in a rich custard and then griddled until buttery and crisp. Serve with maple syrup and fresh berries for a very special breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 pieces
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz container mascarpone cheese softened to room temperature
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup plus more for serving
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 pieces thick sliced brioche challah or Texas toast
- 3 tablespoons salted butter plus more as needed
- maple syrup and fresh fruit for serving
Instructions
Make the filling:
Notes
- Use room-temperature mascarpone cheese. This will make it easier to blend and achieve a smooth, creamy filling.
- Do not overstuff the bread. Spread the mascarpone filling evenly but leave a little space at the edges to prevent the filling from oozing out while cooking. Make sure to seal the edges too.
- Dip not soak. Dip the mascarpone stuffed French toast into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well-coated-- but don't soak them for too long or they will become soggy and break apart.
- Preheat your pan. Make sure your cooking surface (griddle or skillet) is properly preheated. Cooking on low to medium heat should allow for even browning without burning the outside before the inside is cooked.
- Keep them warm. Place the stuffed French toast in the oven to keep them warm while cooking the rest. Cooked French toast can be held in a 250-degree oven for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Other topping ideas. Aside from fruits, you can top your mascarpone stuffed French toast with other goodies like like whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, crushed nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips, or dried fruits, and drizzle with different sauces like raspberry or caramel.
Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
133mg
(44%)
Sodium
113mg
(5%)
Potassium
138mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.