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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment:

  • Electric mixer

Ingredients:

  • 8 eggs
  • cups Whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 loaf Wolferman's plain English Muffin Bread
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter (for the pan)

For the mascarpone cream

Instructions: 

  • In a large shallow dish, such as a 9x13 baking dish, make the custard by whisking together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, brandy, and a pinch of salt. Add the bread slices and soak each side for approximately 10 minutes.
  • To make the cinnamon sugar, combine the 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and the ¼ cup sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • While the bread soaks, using an electric mixer fitted with a whip attachment, whip together the softened mascarpone cheese and heavy cream. When soft peaks are achieved, add the confectioner's sugar and vanilla bean paste, and whip briefly until just combined. Do not overwhip the cream. If it seems too stiff, add a teaspoon at a time of heavy cream to loosen to desired consistency.

To cook the French toast

  • Melt the butter over medium heat on a griddle or in a large nonstick skillet.
  • Remove the toast from the custard. Place on the preheated pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Flip each piece and cook an additional 3-4 minutes until golden.
  • Sprinkle each piece of toast with the reserved cinnamon sugar mixture. Flip so that the cinnamon sugar faces down on the pan, allowing the sugar to caramelize and become crunchy. This happens quickly, about 2 minutes, so keep a close watch not to burn the sugar.
  • Serve with the mascarpone cream, fresh fruit, and pear syrup.
Author: Janine Nyquist
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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