Making Lemon Mascarpone French Toast with Berries and Almonds

mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Take 8 ounces of mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons of lemon curd and stir them together until well mixed, leaving it a bit marbled.

Cut brioche bread into slices about 2 inches thick.

Cut a pocket in the bottom of each slice of bread, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Stuff the mascarpone mixture into the pocket of each slice of bread, using fingers if necessary to push it down.

Prepare the batter by breaking 2 large eggs into a bowl and beating them.

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the eggs.

Pour in 1 cup of half and half and whip the mixture together until combined.

Heat a pan over medium heat until hot.

Dip each stuffed slice of bread into the egg mixture for about 5-6 seconds on each side, ensuring it doesn't soak too long.

Place the dipped bread slices into the hot pan and cook until golden brown.

While the French toast cooks, prepare toppings: sauté sliced almonds in butter until toasted, and gather fresh berries.

Once cooked, remove the French toast from the pan and top with fresh berries, a dollop of whipped cream, toasted almonds, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

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