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Ricotta Stuffed Brioche

Thick brioche slices stuffed with sweetened lemon ricotta cheese and pan-fried until golden brown.

25 minEasyServes 4440 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 brioche bread slices, thickly sliced
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 3 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp grated lemon zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.

  2. 2

    Slice pockets horizontally into each 8 thickly sliced brioche bread slices and stuff evenly with the ricotta mixture.

  3. 3

    Whisk 3 beaten large eggs and 1/2 cup whole milk together in a shallow dish.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Dip stuffed brioche slices into the egg mixture to coat both sides.

  6. 6

    Cook in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.

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Questions

What should Ricotta Stuffed Brioche look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until golden brown.

Is there a substitute for ricotta in Ricotta Stuffed Brioche?

The entry for Ricotta Stuffed Brioche calls for 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese. In its place: Small-curd cottage cheese, drained and blended briefly, works in baked dishes. For dairy-free, blend firm tofu with lemon juice and salt.

Can I make Ricotta Stuffed Brioche dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Ricotta Stuffed Brioche is 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Ricotta Stuffed Brioche gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Ricotta Stuffed Brioche is 8 brioche bread slices, thickly sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Ricotta Stuffed Brioche?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 440 calories, with 14 g protein, 46 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 390 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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