Cannoli Stuffed French Toast

Name: Cannoli Stuffed French Toast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained; 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp orange zest, grated; 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips; 8 thick brioche slices; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Thick brioche slices stuffed with a sweetened ricotta and mascarpone filling, dipped in rich egg custard and cooked until golden brown.

30 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp orange zest, grated
1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 thick brioche slices
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 1 cup drained whole milk ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup softened mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp grated orange zest until smooth, then fold in 1/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.
2

Cut a pocket horizontally into each slice of 8 thick brioche slices and stuff evenly with the cannoli filling.
3

In a shallow dish, whisk together 4 beaten large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
4

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5

Dip each stuffed slice of 8 thick brioche slices in the egg mixture for 10 seconds per side, then cook in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Questions

Can I make Cannoli Stuffed French Toast dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, drained, 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free breakfast collection instead.

Can I make Cannoli Stuffed French Toast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 thick brioche slices. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cannoli Stuffed French Toast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Cannoli Stuffed French Toast?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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