French Toast W Strawberry Mascarpone Food

MASCARPONE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRY TOPPING

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I love making this rich and delicious French toast for my family. With a warm, creamy filling of mascarpone cheese and a sauce of mixed berries, it's a very easy-to-make breakfast treat that looks like you spent all morning preparing it.-Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

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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STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE FRENCH TOAST

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Make and share this Strawberry Mascarpone French Toast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar
8 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 lb loaf bread, tough crusts removed, torn into small pieces
2 cups mascarpone cheese, softened
2 cups fresh sliced strawberries
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

Coat the inside of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a big bowl, whisk 1 cup sugar, eggs, heavy cream, and cinnamon.
Add in bread and stir to blend.
Pour half of the bread mixture into the baking dish.
In a small bowl, stir the mascarpone, the remaining ¼ cup sugar, and the berries.
Dot the top of the French toast with the cheese mixture, spreading it to the edges as best you can (dip an offset spatula into warm water to help spread).
Top with the remaining bread mixture and drizzle with melted butter.
Preheat oven to 350°; bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown; let rest for 10 minutes, then serve warm.
OAMC: after step 7, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to1 month.
Defrost casserole overnight in the refrigerator, if necessary.
Let casserole come to room temperature for about 30 minutes; preheat oven as above.
Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.7, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 304.5, Sodium 479.8, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 35.8, Protein 12.2

STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST

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Fresh berries and cream cheese create the creamy middle in these French toast sandwiches. Because you prepare this breakfast bake the night before, it's perfect for overnight guests. I like to serve it with bacon and fresh fruit. -Karen Sharp, Harvard, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
10 large eggs
2/3 cup half-and-half cream or heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
STRAWBERRY SAUCE:
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
Maple syrup, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, strawberries and confectioners' sugar until blended. Spread about 2 tablespoons on one side of half the bread slices; top with remaining bread. , Place sandwiches in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream and vanilla. Pour over bread. Turn each sandwich. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , With a slotted spatula, transfer sandwiches to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Discard any remaining egg mixture. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes; turn and bake 10 minutes longer or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, for the sauce, combine the strawberries, sugar and water in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve French toast with strawberry sauce and maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 230mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.