For that special breakfast, or that special someone....a very special French
toast recipe.
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST
Serves:
4-6 Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 20 Minutes
INGREDIENTS:
•8 slices country bread, each 1 inch thick (may use Texas Toast)
•1/2 cup apricot preserves
•1/2 cup ricotta cheese
•3 large eggs
•1 1/2 cups milk
•1/2 cup heavy cream
•1 tablespoon sugar
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•1 teaspoon Kosher salt
•zest of 1 orange, finely grated
•softened butter for cooking, plus more for serving
•powdered sugar for serving
PROCEDURE:
•Cut a pocket into one side of each slice of bread, leaving the
other sides of the bread intact.
•In each pocket, spoon 2 heaping teaspoons of preserves and 2 teaspoons of
ricotta.
•Press the bread back together to encase the filling. Set aside.
•Preheat an electric skillet or griddle to 350 F.
•In a shallow, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream,
sugar, vanilla, salt and orange zest until combined. Dip each bread slice into
the custard and turn over to thoroughly soak each side.
•Remove from the custard and let the excess drip back into the bowl.
•Place bread slices on a plate and set aside.
•Repeat with the remaining slices.
•Brush the surface of the electric skillet or griddle with softened butter.
•Arrange the soaked bread slices onto the surface of the electric skillet and
cook until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes each side. Sprinkle with
powdered sugar and serve immediately. Not too early to start thinking about
Valentine's Day brunch.
Enjoy
Chef Phil
