Mascarpone & Raspberry Stuffed French Toast #Valentines
Happy one month until Valentine’s Day! Yep, the most romantic day of the year is almost here, and we’re helping you get ready by sharing some sweet treats that are perfect for the holiday. I am a firm believer that every holiday should be enjoyed to the fullest, and for me, that starts with breakfast. And so, that is exactly what I’m contributing–my favorite way to start one of my favorite days. It’s a sweet one because that’s what Valentine’s Day should be!
Mascarpone & Raspberry Stuffed French Toast
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
Filling:
- 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup raspberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
French Toast:
- 1 loaf of challah bread, cut into ¾ in. slices
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- raspberries for garnish
- real maple syrup
Instructions
For Filling:
- Mash raspberries
- Mix raspberries with the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thoroughly combined
For French Toast:
- Heat a griddle to 325°
- Take two slices of bread and spread filling onto one side of each piece, then place together to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices.
- Whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla, and salt
- Dip both sides of bread in egg mixture
- Cook on buttered griddle, 2-3 minutes per side
- Top with powdered sugar, raspberries, and maple syrup
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-18 Comments-
I used to do this type of recipe all the time with chocolate! I am trying to adapt it now to a gluten-free paleo bread but haven’t tried it stuffed yet. I will let you know!
The Detox Diva recently posted..Battling Nutrition Dogma
Oh, if you do, definitely let me know!
Oh my goodness! This looks heavenly! I’m not much of a cook, but I love to pass good recipes on to my hubby to try.
Jeanne Medina recently posted..We lost weight drinking Fat Burning Coffee & Tea!
Mmmm…love challah!
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This looks like heaven on a plate—I love Mascarpone!!!
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This looks delicious! I will have to share with my hubby to make ME for Valentines day!
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Oh, those look wonderful =) I also created something with mascarpone, it’s fun to play around with.
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Oh my those look seriously amazing. These would be dangerous!
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This looks absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to try it out.
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WOW – so many Valenitne’s recipes already! YUMMY!
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Yum! My local artisan baker makes wonderful challah and used in the recipe is delicious. Thanks for the post! –BB
This looks really tasty! We are not big french toast people, but I would totally give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing!
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I am in love with this recipe! French toast to the max!
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A1 is a HUGE French toast fan. If she makes it home from college for Valentine’s Day, I’ll have to make this for her!
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This looks delicious! My kids love stuffed french toast, and adding the raspberries is a great idea
Anne recently posted..Strawberry Cake Roll Recipe
oh me this sounds really good …. now I wonder who I could get to make this for me – since we KNOW hubby wouldn’t be able to master this one or at least he would tell me he couldn’t
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This looks amazing! Hubby would LOVE this.
breakfast is my favorite! This looks amazing, I so want to try this next week! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
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