Friendsgiving Raspberry & Mascarpone French Toast
Elevate your breakfast with Friendsgiving Raspberry & Mascarpone French Toast, a show-stopping dish perfect for festive gatherings. This delightful recipe combines the tartness of fresh raspberries and the creamy richness of mascarpone cheese, resulting in an indulgent yet comforting experience. With a warm hint of cinnamon and a beautiful presentation, this French toast is sure to impress your guests while providing a satisfying crunch followed by velvety smoothness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (2 slices per serving) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (divided)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine mascarpone cheese with half the raspberries. Mash gently, leaving some berries intact.
- 2. Whisk the Batter: In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- 3. Assemble: Spread the mascarpone mixture between two slices of bread to form sandwiches. Repeat until all filling is used.
- 4. Heat the Pan: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter.
- 5. Cook: Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture briefly on both sides and place it in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6. Serve: Top with remaining raspberries and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg