Stuffed French Toast

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon
• 6 slices bread
• 4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese (or more)
• 3 tablespoons jam (or more) or 3 tablespoons fresh sweet fruit, finely diced (or more)
• 2 tablespoons toasted diced nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, your choice) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 blend batter ingredients and set in refrigerator until ready to assemble.
• 2 spread the mascarpone cheese on the inside of each slice, set 3 slices aside spread the jam or fresh fruit on 3 slices of bread, leaving approx 1/4 inch space from the edges. top with the remaining prepared bread slices.
• 3 dip the prepared slices into the batter, coat both sides.
• 4 in a buttered skillet, lightly saute each side till golden.
• 5 remove filled toasts to a plate to cool a bit and set, filling will be hot.
• 6 serve with your favourite syrup.