Strawberry Mascarpone STUFFED French Toast
The Starving Chef
This strawberry mascarpone stuffed french toast combines sweet and creamy flavors in every bite.
Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, Bread, Breakfast
- 1 loaf day-old challah or brioche thick sliced
- 2 cups half 'n' half
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons local honey
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 package fresh strawberries sliced thin
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
Preheat the oven to 250°F. Cut the bread into 3-4 inch thick slices. Slice a “pocket” in the top of each piece – there should be about a half inch of bread between the sides and bottom of the vertical cut.
Whisk together the eggs, half 'n' half, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Cut the strawberries into thin slices.
Spread a thin layer of mascarpone in each “pocket” and then stuff with strawberries. Then spread a little bit of mascarpone above the strawberries to “seal” them into the bread slices. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread.
Grease a frying pan over medium heat with spray oil or butter. Fry two pieces of bread at a time, searing for 3-4 minutes per side. There should be a crispy crust and soft center. Place the cooked slices on a baking sheet and place in the oven while you cook the other slices.
Spread a small bit of mascarpone on top of each slice and serve with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Enjoy.
Keyword bread, mascarpone, strawberries, stuffed