Mascarpone-Stuffed Challah French Toast

Mascarpone-Stuffed Challah French Toast

Author: 
3rd Annual Plugrá Magnifique Recipe Contest
Prep Time: 
15 minutes
Cook Time: 
15 minutes
Yield: 
4 servings
Ingredients: 

4 eggs, lightly beaten
1½ cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 slices of Challah bread, day old, ¾-inch thick
1 tablespoon Plugrá® European-Style Butter, unsalted, divided
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
4 orange slices for garnish

Directions: 

1. Stir eggs, cream, cinnamon and vanilla together in a medium mixing bowl and mix well.
2. Soak each piece of bread in the egg mixture.
3. Place a large griddle over medium-high heat and melt 1½ teaspoons of Plugrá Butter on griddle and spread on surface.
4. Place 4 pieces of French toast on hot griddle, cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turn and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until bread is golden and done.
5. Repeat process with remaining 1½ teaspoons of Plugrá Butter and 4 pieces of bread.
6. Spread mascarpone cheese on 4 slices of French toast and top mascarpone with remaining 4 slices of French toast.
7. Top with ½ cup prepared Banana Pecan Butter Sauce.