Ricotta Stuffed Brioche

Name: Ricotta Stuffed Brioche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
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

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

25 minEasyServes 4440 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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

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

Slice pockets horizontally into each 8 thickly sliced brioche bread slices and stuff evenly with the ricotta mixture.
3

Whisk 3 beaten large eggs and 1/2 cup whole milk together in a shallow dish.
4

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

Dip stuffed brioche slices into the egg mixture to coat both sides.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Ricotta Stuffed Brioche dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 this entry 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 long does Ricotta Stuffed Brioche keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Ricotta Stuffed Brioche?

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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