Strawberry Mascarpone French Toast
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
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
directions
- 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.
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