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Fluffy Strawberry Mascarpone French Toast Stack

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A quick and easy breakfast recipe featuring fluffy brioche soaked in a creamy mascarpone custard, topped with fresh strawberries and crunchy candied pistachios for a perfect balance of soft, creamy, juicy, and crunchy textures.

Ingredients

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  • Thick slices of brioche bread (preferably day old)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free option
  • ½ cup (120 g) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • ½ cup candied pistachios, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or dairy-free margarine)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
  2. In a separate small bowl, soften ½ cup mascarpone cheese with a spoon until spreadable; microwave for 10 seconds if too stiff. Fold mascarpone into the custard mixture until mostly smooth but still a bit creamy.
  3. Dip each thick slice of brioche into the custard mixture, soaking for 15-20 seconds on each side without letting the bread fall apart. Set soaked slices on a plate.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until foaming and just starting to brown, about 2 minutes.
  5. Cook soaked bread slices in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden brown and slightly crisp. Flip and cook another 3 minutes on the other side until cooked through. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning.
  6. While cooking, slice 1 cup fresh strawberries and roughly chop ½ cup candied pistachios. Toss strawberries with 1 teaspoon lemon zest if desired.
  7. Assemble the stack by layering French toast slices on a serving plate, spreading a spoonful of mascarpone or lightly mashing some strawberries between layers for extra creaminess.
  8. Top the stack with remaining strawberries and sprinkle generously with candied pistachios.
  9. Dust the entire stack with powdered sugar if desired and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Use day-old brioche for best soaking without falling apart. Control heat carefully to avoid burning butter and toast. If bread is too soggy, reduce soak time or use slightly stale bread. For nut allergies, substitute candied pistachios with toasted oats or granola. The recipe can be adapted for vegan diets using almond or oat milk, flaxseed eggs, and dairy-free cream cheese.

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Keywords: French toast, mascarpone, strawberry, breakfast, brunch, easy recipe, candied pistachios, creamy, fluffy

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