Strawberry Cream French Toast
Indulge in a delightful breakfast with this Strawberry Cream French Toast. Soft, fluffy bread soaked in a sweet custard mixture is grilled to golden perfection and topped with fresh strawberries and a creamy mascarpone mixture. This dish is a perfect way to start your day or impress guests during brunch.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 shallow dish
- 1 non-stick skillet or griddle
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.
- Place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- While the French toast is cooking, prepare the strawberry cream by mixing together the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the French toast is cooked, plate each slice and generously top with sliced strawberries and a dollop of the mascarpone cream.
- Optionally, sprinkle with extra powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a splash of orange zest to the mascarpone mixture.
This recipe can be customized with other fruits, such as blueberries or bananas.
For a healthier option, whole grain bread can be substituted for the thick bread.