Brioche French Toast with Mascarpone and Berry Compote
Ingredients
Brioche french toast
- 1 loaf Brioche Bread (about 450 grams)
- 1 cup fresh berries (about 150 grams)
- 360 ml half & half
- 3 eggs
- 22 grams white sugar
- 22 grams brown sugar
- 8 grams ground cinnamon
- 2.5 grams nutmeg
- 0.6 grams clove
- 15 ml vanilla extract
- 30 grams salted butter
- Whipped cream (to taste)
Mascarpone filling
- 115 grams Mascarpone Cheese, room temperature
- Granulated sugar (to taste)
Berry compote
- 225 grams frozen berries (any of your choice)
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 25 grams sugar
Preparation
Berry compote
Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat
Reduce to medium-low, smash half the berries, and cook for 10-12 minutes until syrupy
Mascarpone filling
Mix mascarpone cheese and sugar with a hand mixer until fluffy
Adjust sweetness to taste
Brioche french toast
Slice the brioche loaf into 1-1 1/2 inch slices
Whisk all ingredients except butter in a large bowl
Heat a skillet or griddle to medium or medium-high, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and melt
Dip bread slices in the custard mixture and brown both sides in the skillet
Assembly
Layer French toast slices with mascarpone filling and berry compote
Top with additional berry compote, fresh fruit, and whipped cream
