Lemon zest and mascarpone stuffed into thick bread, then batter-dipped, pan-fried, and topped with fresh peach sauce; this mascarpone stuffed French toast with peaches recipe is perfect for breakfast, but elegant enough for dessert.
Ingredients
- 8 freshs peaches , peeled
- 0.5 cups white sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large pinch ground nutmeg
- 4 Mexicans bolillo rolls
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 1 lemon , zested
- 6 large eggs
- 0.75 cups milk
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons butter , or as needed
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil , or as needed
Instructions
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1
Slice peaches over a heavy-duty saucepan to catch juices; discard pits. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook over medium heat until bubbly and sauce reaches a syrupy consistency, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; set aside.
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Meanwhile, cut off and discard ends of rolls. Cut rolls into 1 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut a horizontal pocket into each slice, leaving three sides intact; set aside.
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3
Stir mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, and lemon zest together until smooth; transfer to a small resealable plastic bag. Snip off one corner of the bag; pipe as much filling into pocket of each bread slice as fits without overflowing.
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Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla together in a shallow bowl.
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5
Melt butter with oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Dip stuffed bread slices in egg mixture. Add to the skillet; cook until browned on both sides. Serve hot with warm peach sauce.
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