Strawberry Mascarpone French Toast
Sweet strawberries and creamy mascarpone combine in crisp, buttery croissants for an out-of-this-world delicious Strawberry Mascarpone French Toast Recipe!
Servings: 14 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces mascarpone room temperature
- 4 ounces ricotta room temperature
- 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup fresh strawberries plus more for serving
- 7-8 large croissants sliced in half
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the mascarpone, ricotta, powdered sugar, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Fold in the sliced strawberries.8 ounces mascarpone, 4 ounces ricotta, 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, Salt to taste, 1 cup fresh strawberries
- Slice the croissants in half, and generously spread about 1/4 cup of the mascarpone filling inside each one.7-8 large croissants
- In a second large mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Whisk to combine.4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Arrange the croissants in a 13x9 buttered baking dish. Note: It’s okay if the croissants overlap.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissants. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake, covered with aluminum foil for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, and continue to bake for 15-18 minutes or until the egg mixture is set and the croissants are golden brown and crisp on top.
- Top with sliced strawberries and extra powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
