Brioche French Toast With Mascarpone Cream Recipe

Name: Brioche French Toast With Mascarpone Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE BERRIES:; 1 cup Sliced Strawberries; 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar (or To Taste); 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (or To Taste); 1 pinch Salt; FOR THE FILLING:; 4 ounces, weight Mascarpone Cheese, Cold From Fridge; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream, Cold From Fridge; 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Lemon Zest; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste Or Extract; 1 pinch Salt; FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:; 4 whole Large Eggs; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream Or Milk; 1 dash Vanilla Extract; 1 pinch Cinnamon; 1 pinch Salt; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 8 slices (2/3 Inch Thick) Brioche Or Challah Bread, Preferably Day Old; Maple Syrup, To Serve (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE BERRIES:
1 cup Sliced Strawberries
2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar (or To Taste)
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (or To Taste)
1 pinch Salt
FOR THE FILLING:
4 ounces, weight Mascarpone Cheese, Cold From Fridge
1/4 cups Heavy Cream, Cold From Fridge
1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Lemon Zest
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste Or Extract
1 pinch Salt
FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:
4 whole Large Eggs
1/2 cups Heavy Cream Or Milk
1 dash Vanilla Extract
1 pinch Cinnamon
1 pinch Salt
2 Tablespoons Butter
8 slices (2/3 Inch Thick) Brioche Or Challah Bread, Preferably Day Old
Maple Syrup, To Serve (optional)

1
Stir together strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and salt. Set aside until ready to use.
2
For the filling, add mascarpone and cream to the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed several minutes until whipped and fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and mix over medium-low to medium speed until well incorporated. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Warm a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a wide low bowl.
4
Coat pan with butter. Dip bread in custard mixture to coat, allowing excess to drip off. Add to pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on first side and 1-2 minutes on second side, or until golden brown. Cook in batches, as needed.
5
Top French toast with mascarpone cream, berries and maple syrup, if desired. Serve and enjoy.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BERRIES:, 1 cup Sliced Strawberries, 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar (or To Taste), 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (or To Taste), and more.

Yes, Brioche French Toast With Mascarpone Cream falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brioche French Toast With Mascarpone Cream

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