Best 2 Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast With Salted Caramel Banana Sauce Recipes

Indulge in a culinary delight with our mascarpone-stuffed French toast, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This tantalizing dish features thick slices of bread, generously filled with a velvety mascarpone cheese mixture, then dipped in a delicate egg batter and cooked to golden perfection. Each bite is a symphony of textures, from the crispy exterior to the soft, fluffy interior, and the rich, creamy mascarpone filling. Accompanying this delectable French toast is a salted caramel banana sauce that elevates the experience to a new level. The sauce combines the lusciousness of salted caramel with the tropical sweetness of bananas, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe also includes a variation using Nutella as the filling, offering a chocolatey twist to the classic mascarpone-stuffed French toast. Additionally, we provide a guide to making your own homemade bread, ensuring the freshest, most flavorful base for your French toast.

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BANANA STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
3 ripe bananas, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 large unsliced loaf French bread, bread cut into 8 slices
4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon rum extract
Nonstick cooking spray
Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
Maple syrup, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt butter in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted add the brown sugar and pinch of cinnamon. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar melts into the butter and becomes a sauce. Add bananas and toss together. Let cook until the bananas are soft and incorporated into the sauce. Remove to a bowl and let cool completely. Once cool, add cream cheese and mash with a wooden spoon.
Using a paring knife, cut a 2-inch-long slits in 1 side of each bread slice, cutting 3/4 of way through bread and creating pocket that leaves 3 sides of bread intact. Divide banana mixture equally among the bread pockets.
In a large bowl, add eggs, heavy cream, milk, cinnamon and rum and whisk to combine. Pour mixture into a 13 by 9-inch casserole dish. Put the bread into the egg mixture and let soak for 3 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove the bread from egg mixture, using a spatula, letting the excess drain off.
Spray a wire rack with nonstick spray and put the rack on a baking sheet. Put the bread on the rack and transfer to the oven.
Bake the French toast until it is golden brown and filling is hot, about 25 minutes. Transfer the toast on a serving platter and garnish with confectioners' sugar and maple syrup.

MASCARPONE-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST WITH BERRY TOPPING

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I love making this rich and delicious French toast for my family. With a warm, creamy filling of mascarpone cheese and a sauce of mixed berries, it's a very easy-to-make breakfast treat that looks like you spent all morning preparing it.-Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold water
1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened mixed berries
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh strawberries or blueberries
1 loaf (1 pound) challah or egg bread, cut into 12 slices
6 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
6 large eggs
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup 2% milk
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in water. Stir in frozen berries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in fresh berries., On each of six bread slices, spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone to within 1/2 in. of edges. Top with remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, cream, milk, cinnamon and vanilla., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Dip both sides of sandwiches in egg mixture, allowing each side to soak 2 minutes. Place three sandwiches in skillet; toast 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches. Serve with warm berry sauce.

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Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, ripe bananas, creamy mascarpone cheese, and real salted caramel sauce.
If you don't have a griddle, you can use a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Be careful not to overcrowd the pan when cooking the French toast. Cook in batches if necessary.
To make the salted caramel banana sauce, simply combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the sauce has thickened. You can also use a store-bought salted caramel sauce if you prefer.
Serve the mascarpone-stuffed French toast immediately with the salted caramel banana sauce on top. Enjoy!

Conclusion:

Mascarpone-stuffed French toast with salted caramel banana sauce is a decadent and delicious breakfast or brunch dish. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can use different types of fruit in the sauce, such as berries or peaches. You can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the French toast batter for extra flavor. No matter how you serve it, this dish is sure to be a hit!