Best Mascarpone And Pistachio Toasts Recipes

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PISTACHIO FRENCH TOAST



Pistachio French Toast image

I came up with this bake while on a beach trip with some friends. It turned out so well they fought for the last piece.-Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

18 slices French bread baguette (about 1/2 inch thick)
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup white baking chips, chopped
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup 2% milk
8 large eggs
1/4 cup honey
1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup pistachios, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup white baking chips, chopped

Steps:

  • Arrange bread in two shingled rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream and baking chips. Microwave, covered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until chips are melted, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Whisk in eggs, honey, extract and cinnamon until blended. Stir in cream mixture; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. For topping, in a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Stir in pistachios and baking chips. Sprinkle over bread slices. , Bake, covered, 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED FIGS WITH CHOPPED PISTACHIOS IN MASCARPONE



Baked Figs with Chopped Pistachios in Mascarpone image

Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh figs
1 teaspoon honey
8 ounces mascarpone
1/2 pound unsalted pistachios (shelled)
Ground cinnamon and grated dark chocolate, garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For each fig, cut a cross over the stem end, just deep enough to gently squeeze the fig open. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the honey and mascarpone in a bowl. Coarsely chop the pistachio nuts, and then add them to the bowl. Remove figs from the oven. Place on a serving plate and top with mascarpone mixture. Garnish with cinnamon and grated dark chocolate.

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