Ask and you shall receive! When readers ask me for specific recipes, it may take me a while, but I always pull through. Such is the case with Mascarpone and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast.
Stuffed French Toast is an amazing dish for breakfast, brunch, lunch and even breakfast for dinner! Any fresh fruit can be substituted, but I highly suggest something soft and easy to chew; think berries (frozen or fresh), pears or bananas. If you are craving apples, then I encourage you to try out my Apple Pie French Toast.
The filling for Stuffed French Toast is reminiscent of cream cheese frosting, rich and sweet, therefore you do not want to use an equally rich maple syrup. I highly recommend my family recipe for Dutch Honey Syrup. Last tip, don’t allow your Stuffed French Toast to bake too long, or the mascarpone filling will literally melt away. Your goal is to warm it thoroughly, but not melt it.
Lastly, but most importantly, THE BREAD, Stuffed French Toast can be made with any variety of bread, but tastes the most decadent when it is brioche, which is the type most fancy-pants breakfast places will use. It has a high egg and butter content, making its tender crumb flaky and literally melt in your mouth. While I do make my own on some occasions, it is time consuming, so for this batch of Stuffed French Toast I purchased a loaf from the local bakery. You can also use Angel Food Cake or Pound Cake! Stuffed French Toast should have a light, crispy, exterior, but remain soft and fluffy inside. Look for more French Toast ideas in the French Toast Greats Cookbook
Don’t forget to PIN Stuffed French Toast with Mascarpone and Strawberry!
- 1 inch loaf brioche bread cut into 1slices (should be 8 slices)
- 4 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoon buttermilk
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 pound strawberries hulled and thinly sliced
- Dutch honey syrup
- Cooking spray
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In a small bowl, blend mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to stuff.
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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat griddle to 350 degrees and coat with cooking spray. Cover baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray as well.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk. Dredge each slice of brioche into egg mixture and place onto the griddle. If you need to cook in batches, then do not dredge until you are ready to place onto the griddle.
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Cook on each side for 3-5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove to baking sheet.
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Spread four of the slices with mascarpone mixture. Layer with strawberry slices.
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Bake for 4-5 minutes or until warm. Mascarpone cheese mixture may start to melt. Remove.
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Serve with Dutch Honey Syrup and additional fresh strawberries. Enjoy your Mascarpone and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast!
oh my yummyness! I have to make this!
Hi Jessica, well this stuffed French toast was worth the wait. I almost pinned it under desserts it’s so decadent looking. Thanks!
Thanks, KC!!! I did chop the fresh fruit… does that count in your chopping book??? 😉
If somebody made this Mascarpone Strawberry Stuffed French Toast for me for breakfast, they would have my heart FOREVER!! Gorgeous!! Pinned and stumbled!
This looks absolutely delicious! I’ll have to add this to one of our Saturday morning breakfast ideas.
I would love this Mascarpone and Strawberry Stuffed French toast for breakfast anyday! What a treat!
Like french toast wasn’t delicious already! This looks scrumptious!Fresh fruit always enhances flavors.
This looks absolutely divine!!! Strawberries are one of my faves, and marcarpone, I’m all for it!
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This looks really yummy! I love French Toast.
That looks amazingly delicious. I want to try it tomorrow for breakfast!
Mmm, that looks amazing. My family loves French Toast so this would be perfect!
I have two words to describe this confection. Must have!
This looks amazing. I am dying over this! Wish I could eat it right now.
I saw this post this morning in my G+ feed and have been thinking about it all morning. I just wish bread wasn’t the culprit of so many stomach aches.
Thanks for this recipe. It looks so decadent. I do have all the ingredients at home already. I might be making it soon. 🙂
This is amazing! I have to make this one
Oh my… will you come to me and make this for breakfast? This is making me drool!
I haven’t had French Toast in years. I’ve never had it stuffed. I bet it is delicious!
Drool! I wish it was time for breakfast now. Thank you for the tip on warming the mascarpone cheese.
Oh my gosh this looks SO yummy made my stomach growl looking at the pictures! I can’t wait to make this for my son, seems like a great back to school breakfast!
I love your Mascarpone Strawberry Stuffed French toast, it looks and sounds so decadent. I love rich French Toast sandwiches for brunch. Thank you for sharing your recipe. I’ve pinned and shared.
Mascarpone and strawberries on french toast sound so delicious! I love this combo, and will definitely be putting your recipe to good use.
This looks amazing! I pinned it!
Oh wow!! This sounds like an amazing breakfast. I love French Toast, definitely a favorite. I think it’s going to be even better now using your mascarpone and strawberry combination. I love the use of buttermilk too. This is fantastic!
Now thats my kind of french toast! Looks delicious!
Oh YUM! My whole family would be thrilled if I made this for them!
I am drooling over this breakfast…brunch or even dinner in our house! Pinned 🙂
Wow that is a tasty idea, Looks fantastic.
That looks amazing. I love French Toast and that marscapone cheese makes it taste sweeter!
Drooling over here! I’ve never seen anything so amazing! My little strawberry lover would devour this!
I used to make this as regular toast. Adding the twist of French toast is great!
Wow does this look delicious! I just picked up some strawberries from our local vegetable stand. Yum!