Imagine your favorite tiramisu transformed into an unforgettable French toast experience. Here, we’ve whipped up a silky filling with a touch of cream cheese for a firmer texture. And the custard? It’s infused with rich espresso goodness. Instead of traditional ladyfingers, we’re using slices of day-old brioche bread. Why? Well, dry bread soaks up the custard like a sponge and holds up to all that liquid much better.
Tiramisu-Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 loaf brioche sliced into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices (day-old preferred)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons or more unsalted butter
- Unsweetened cocoa powder and maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix mascarpone, cream cheese, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth, then transfer to a piping bag.
- Step 2: Slice a 2-inch-wide slit into the bottom of each bread slice and pipe in the filling.
- Step 3: Whisk eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, espresso, and vanilla in a large bowl. Dip the stuffed bread into the egg mixture, letting it soak for about 10 seconds on each side.
- Step 4: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the bread until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Step 5: Dust with cocoa powder, serve with maple syrup, and enjoy your tiramisu-inspired French toast feast!