Sourdough french toast is a little tangy and a little sweet with a creamy mascarpone topping and fresh sweet berries. It's perfect for a lazy weekend or a holiday morning brunch!
Sourdough has always been my first choice for French toast, and once you try it this way, it's hard to go back. It has a slightly tangy flavor that balances the richness of the custard. I love the sturdy structure of sourdough because it soaks up the eggy goodness without turning soggy. You get a crisp, golden outside and a creamy center every single time.
This version takes things a step further with a mascarpone cream topping, which might be my favorite way to finish French toast. Mascarpone is rich and silky but not overly sweet, so it complements the sourdough instead of overpowering it. It tastes indulgent without feeling heavy, and it pairs really well with everything from fresh berries to a drizzle of maple syrup.
We love to make this mascarpone french toast for Christmas morning, but we also make it for lazy Sunday mornings. If we have guests over, it's goes really well with a sausage hash brown breakfast casserole or a cottage cheese egg bake. And you can make some baked oatmeal cups with different toppings so there's something for everyone!
Ingredients
There aren't many ingredients in this easy recipe, and it's really simple to make. Here's a list of everything you'll need:
- large eggs
- unsweetened almond or dairy milk
- cinnamon
- sourdough baguette
- mascarpone cheese
- heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- salt
Toppings
- maple syrup
- powdered sugar
- fresh berries
Instructions
There are just a few steps to make this easy mascarpone french toast. You can make the mascarpone up to two days ahead of time, but it's best made fresh and it only takes a few minutes. It's worth it!
- The first thing you'll want to do is to make the custard for the french toast. Whisk together the eggs, milk, and a little cinnamon and set it aside.
- Next make the whipped mascarpone. It works best if you have a whisk attached to a stand mixer, but a regular hand mixer will also work. Whisk the mascarpone, heavy whipping cream, a little powdered sugar, and some vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Now set that aside to make the french toast.
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off. Place into the hot skillet and cook until both sides are golden brown.
- Now just top a few slices of the french toast with a dollop of whipped mascarpone and your toppings of choice!
Storage and Make-Ahead
- French Toast: French toast is always best served fresh, but leftovers store well if you have extras. Let the cooked slices cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a skillet over medium heat or warm them in a toaster oven or air fryer. To freeze, place cooled slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat straight from frozen in a toaster, air fryer, or oven until heated through.
- Whipped Mascarpone: The whipped mascarpone can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Before serving, give it a gentle stir or quick whisk. Freezing is not recommended.
- Make-Ahead: Whisk the egg mixture the night before and refrigerate it in a covered container. Slice the bread ahead of time as well. When you're ready to cook, just re-whisk the custard, heat the skillet, and you're minutes away from fresh French toast!
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Sourdough French Toast with Mascarpone
Sourdough french toast is a little tangy and a little sweet with a creamy mascarpone topping and fresh sweet berries. It's perfect for a lazy weekend or a holiday morning brunch!
Ingredients
French Toast
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1 cup unsweetened almond or dairy milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 loaf sourdough baguette, sliced
Whipped Mascarpone
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1-2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Toppings
- maple syrup
- powdered sugar
- fresh berries
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, almond milk, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Set it aside.
- Add the mascarpone, heavy whipping cream, a tablespoon of powdered sugar, and the vanilla extract to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat until soft peaks form (about 1 minute or so). Taste and add more powdered sugar, if needed. Set aside.
- Preheat a skillet or pan over medium heat.
- Generously dip each bread slice into the egg mixture until both sides are wet. Allow the excess to drip into the bowl.
- Place in the skillet and cook until both sides are golden brown (about 3-4 minutes each side).
- Once the french toast is finished, top with a dollop of the whipped mascarpone and any additional toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 385Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 325mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 11g
This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
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