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
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- 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.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter to melt.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.