FRENCH TOAST WITH MAPLE MASCARPONE

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Baguettes have a tendency to be on the firmer side, so we were curious to see how this would turn out. Soaking the bread really helped soften it creating a soft, chewy texture. We chose to use strawberry preserves with a mixture of fresh strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. The warm, sweet berry drizzle on top was just...

Provided by Cathy Jacobsen

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slice French baguette 1" thick
3 large organic eggs
3/4 c organic half & half
1 Tbsp raw honey
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 Tbsp butter
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 Tbsp 100 % pure organic maple syrup
3 Tbsp jam, strawberry or raspberry
1 c mixed berries, frozen or fresh

Steps:

  • 1. To Make the French Toast: Place cookie sheet in the oven and preheat to 275. Whisk the eggs, cream, vanilla and warmed honey together until well blended.
  • 2. Melt the butter in a large saute pan. Add the baguette slices to the egg mixture and soak for 3 minutes on each side. Cook slices in butter until brown and place on cookie sheet in the oven to keep warm.
  • 3. To Make the Berry Mixture: In a small saucepan add the jam until melted. Next, add the fruit until heated through.
  • 4. To Make the Maple Mascarpone: Stir mascarpone until softened. Add maple syrup until well blended.
  • 5. To Assemble: Place 2 slices of french toast on plate, drizzle with berry mixture and top with the maple mascarpone.

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