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Cannoli French Toast

Cannoli French Toast

Delicious Cannoli French Toast made with brioche, ricotta filling and a delightful blend of spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 slices
Calories 400 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 teaspoon 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
 

Preparation of 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 chefs knife to cut your brioche loaf into a rectangular brick shape, roughly 4in x 3in x length of the loaf, then cut a 2x4 grid lengthwise.
  • 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 soak for another 4 minutes.
  • Remove the bread from the milk mixture and let it drain on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • In a large sauce pan add ghee and bring up to a temperature of 350°.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg
Keyword breakfast recipe, Brioche, Cannoli, Cannoli French Toast, French Toast
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