Strawberry and Mascarpone French Toast

I can suggest a delicious recipe for strawberry and mascarpone French toast with an Italian twist. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 4 slices of homemade bread or brioche
• 2 large eggs
• 60 ml of milk
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• 250 g of mascarpone
• Fresh strawberries, to taste
• Icing sugar for decoration
• Butter, for cooking

Preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
2. Preheat a pan over medium heat and add a little butter.
3. Dip the bread slices into the egg mixture, making sure they soak up the liquid without breaking.
4. Cook the French toast in the pan for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they are golden and crispy.
5. In the meantime, clean and slice the strawberries. Soften the mascarpone by working it with a spatula or spoon to make it spreadable.
6. Once the French toast is ready, spread a generous layer of mascarpone on each, then lay the sliced strawberries on top.
7. Garnish with a dusting of icing sugar before serving.

Trivia

French toast, or “pain perdu” in French, has a long history. It was originally a way to utilize stale bread by softening it in a milk and egg mixture, then frying it. Today, it is enjoyed in many sweet and savory versions around the world.

The Italian touch is given by the use of mascarpone, a creamy cheese typical of Italian cuisine, originally from Lombardy and often associated with desserts, such as the famous tiramisu.