Delicious Panettone French Toast with Creamy Orange Mascarpone Sauce

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Delicious Panettone French Toast with Creamy Orange Mascarpone Sauce
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 16, 2024

Upgrade your breakfast with this mouthwatering recipe for Panettone French Toast. The moist and flavorful Panettone bread is soaked in a rich egg mixture and then cooked to perfection. Serve it with a luscious Orange Mascarpone Sauce to add a tangy and creamy twist to every bite. This breakfast treat is sure to impress your family and friends with its delicious taste and beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

  • 1 Panettone bread, sliced into thick slices
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Fresh berries, for garnish
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Place the Panettone slices in a large baking dish and pour the egg mixture over them. Allow the bread to soak for about 5 minutes, flipping once.
  3. Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter to melt.
  4. Working in batches, transfer the soaked Panettone slices to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. In the meantime, prepare the Orange Mascarpone Sauce. In a bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  6. Serve the Panettone French Toast hot with a dollop of Orange Mascarpone Sauce on top. Garnish with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar.
  7. Enjoy this delightful breakfast dish with your loved ones!

Interesting Facts

  • Panettone is a traditional Italian sweet bread usually enjoyed during Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
  • French toast is known by different names around the world, such as 'pain perdu' in French and 'eggy bread' in the UK.
  • Mascarpone cheese is a creamy Italian cheese that adds richness and decadence to both sweet and savory dishes.