MASCARPONE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRY TOPPING

Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast with Berry Topping image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened mixed berries
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries or blueberries
1 loaf (1 pound) challah or egg bread, cut into 12 slices
6 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup 2% milk
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in water. Stir in frozen berries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in fresh berries., On each of six bread slices, spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, cinnamon and vanilla., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of sandwiches in egg mixture, allowing each side to soak 2 minutes. Place three sandwiches in skillet; toast 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches. Serve with warm berry sauce.

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