Tiramisu French Toast

Elevate breakfast with tiramisu French toast with mascarpone whipped cream. Enjoy dessert for breakfast with this simple to prepare recipe with classic ingredients in 20 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 699kcal

Equipment

Hand mixer
Skillet or Griddle

Ingredients

Mascarpone Whipped Cream

½ cup heavy cream cold
2 Tablespoons sugar
½ cup mascarpone cheese
1 Tablespoon coffee liqueur such as Kahlua

Tiramisu French Toast

8 slices Brioche bread
1 cup milk
3 eggs
¼ cup espresso
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoons butter or nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

Mascarpone whipped cream: Whisk heavy cream and sugar in a bowl until combined. To the bowl, add coffee liqueur and mascarpone cheese. Using a hand mixer, blend until a whipped cream forms. About 2 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve.
In a shallow bowl, add milk, eggs, espresso, sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Whisk custard until well combined.
Soak slices of brioche bread in the custard mixture for 30 seconds on each side to absorb the flavors.
To a skillet or griddle, add butter or nonstick cooking spray and bring to medium high heat. Add a slice of soaked bread and cook about 2 minutes. Flip bread and cook an additional 2 minutes or until desired color is reached.
Serve French toast with mascarpone on top or stuffed between layers of bread. You can also sprinkle extra cocoa powder on top. Drizzle with maple syrup, if desired.

Notes

To avoid soggy French toast, opt for stale or day-old bread as it allows the custard to absorb more effectively without becoming overly saturated.
For a robust coffee taste, add espresso or ½ teaspoon of espresso powder into the custard mixture. While strong black coffee can be used as a substitute, be mindful that the flavor may be slightly diluted.
Storage: Place leftover French toast in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days in the fridge. When ready to eat, reheat individual slices in a toaster or oven until warmed through.

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