Decadent Cannoli Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast treat with this Decadent Cannoli Stuffed French Toast recipe. A delightful fusion of classic French toast and creamy cannoli filling, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cannoli Filling:
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
French Toast Batter:
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread (like brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter for frying
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cannoli Filling: In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, and mini chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- Make the French Toast Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Stuff and Cook the French Toast: Spread a generous amount of cannoli filling on one slice of bread and top with another slice to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining bread slices. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Fry to Perfection: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter. Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 slices)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Cannoli, French Toast, Breakfast, Ricotta, Chocolate Chips
