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Cannoli French Toast

Delicious Cannoli French Toast with a rich and creamy filling, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • high-rimmed container
  • wire rack
  • large sauce pan
  • infrared thermometer

Ingredients
  

For the French Toast

  • 1 loaf Brioche
  • 3 Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Whole Milk
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1.25 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 0.125 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Sherry
  • a pinch Salt
  • 4 tablespoons Ghee for frying

For the Cannoli Filling

  • 2 cups Ricotta strained
  • 2.5 cups Confectioner's Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or to your liking

Instructions
 

To Make Your Brioche French Toast

  • In your medium mixing bowl, whisk together your eggs, whole milk, buttermilk, maple syrup, sherry, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
  • On your cutting board, use your chef's knife to cut your brioche loaf. First, cut it into a rectangular brick shape, roughly 4in x 3in x length of the loaf. Then, cut a 2x4 grid lengthwise cutting from the top down. This will leave you with 8 individual vertical rectangles.
  • Place your brioche pieces in a high-rimmed container and pour the milk mixture over it. Let soak on one side for 4 minutes then rotate 180° and then soak for another 4 minutes.
  • Remove the bread from the milk mixture and let it drain on a wire rack for 10 minutes (it’s recommended to put the rack over an extra baking sheet or surface that is easy to clean).
  • In a large saucepan add ghee and bring up to a temperature of 350° (this is where you’d use your infrared thermometer. Maintaining the 350º temperature will ensure a more even cook).
  • Sear as many pieces as will fit in your pan without overcrowding for 45 seconds per side including both ends.
  • Transfer them onto a plate or cutting board.
  • Let rest for five minutes.

Notes

Enjoy your Cannoli French Toast warm with a drizzle of extra maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Brunch, Cannoli French Toast, dessert, French Toast
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