Tiramisu French Toast
This tiramisu french toast is about to become your new weekend favorite. Soft, fluffy brioche dipped in a coffee soak, cooked until golden, topped with a cloud of whipped mascarpone cream and cocoa powder.
What you’ll need
For the french toast
- Thick bread slices: We recommend brioche for it’s soft, pillowy texture.
- Eggs
- Brown sugar
- Vanilla
- Espresso powder: The key to that tiramisu flavor! A little goes a long way. This one works great.
- Butter
- Cocoa powder
For the mascarpone cream
- Mascarpone cheese
- Heavy cream
- Maple Syrup
- Espresso powder
- Vanilla
How to make
01. Make the custard
Whisk the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and espresso powder. Dip each slice into the custard and let it soak for 20 seconds.
02. Cook
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and cook each slice for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
03. Make the mascarpone cream
Beat the heavy cream, maple syrup, espresso powder, and vanilla until soft peaks. Add the mascarpone and beat just until combined. Set aside.
04. Assemble
Spread the mascarpone cream over each slice or layer it between slices if you’re stacking. Finish with a dusting of cocoa powder. Serve and enjoy!
Tiramisu French Toast
This tiramisu french toast is about to become your new weekend favorite. Soft, fluffy brioche dipped in a coffee soak, cooked until golden, topped with a cloud of whipped mascarpone cream and cocoa powder.
Ingredients
- 4 (1 1/2 inch thick) slices brioche
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- cocoa powder for dusting
Mascarpone Cream
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
For the french toast
- Make the custard by whisking the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, and espresso powder. Dip each slice into the custard and let it soak for 20 seconds.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat and cook each slice for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
For the mascarpone cream
- Beat the heavy cream, maple syrup, espresso powder, and vanilla until soft peaks. Add the mascarpone and beat just until combined. Set aside.
Assemble
- Spread the mascarpone cream over each slice or layer it between slices if you’re stacking. Finish with a dusting of cocoa powder and, if you like, a drizzle of maple syrup.
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