Pear-Mascarpone French Toast Recipe

Name: Pear-Mascarpone French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium pears, peeled and finely chopped; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided; 8 slices French bread (1 inch thick); 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Maple syrup, optional

Servings: persons

2 medium pears, peeled and finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
4 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup, optional

1
In a small saucepan, cook pears in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or just until tender. Remove from the heat; cool completely.
2
In a small bowl, beat cheese. Stir in the sugar, ginger, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and pears. Cut a pocket in the side of each slice of bread. Carefully fill each pocket with about 1/4 cup of pear mixture.
3
In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon. Carefully dip both sides of bread in egg mixture (be careful to not squeeze out filling).
4
In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook stuffed bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with syrup if desired.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium pears, peeled and finely chopped, 4 tablespoons butter, divided, 1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Pear-Mascarpone French Toast 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.

Pear-Mascarpone French Toast

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