Panettone French Toast

Serves: 3

Amie Torphy

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

47

Sweetness

44

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Water

6 large

Egg

3 cup

Whole Milk

1 cup

Sugar

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

Rewarm before serving

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Cool, then cover and refrigerate

3

Watch how to make this recipe

4

To make the syrup: Combine 1 cup of water and brown sugar in a heavy medium saucepan

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Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves

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Boil until the syrup reduces to 1 cup, about 10 minutes

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Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream and cinnamon

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) Meanwhile, prepare the French toast: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F

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Trim the bottom crust of the panettone

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Starting at the bottom end of the panettone, cut it crosswise into 6 (3/4-inch thick) round slices (reserve the top piece for toast!)

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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well blended

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Add the cream, milk, and sugar and whisk until well mixed

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Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on a large nonstick griddle over medium heat

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Dip 3 slices of panettone into the custard, turning to allow both sides to absorb the custard

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Grill the soaked panettone slices until they are golden brown and firm to the touch, about 4 minutes per side

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Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven

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Repeat with the remaining butter, panettone slices, and custard

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Transfer the French toast to plates

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Dollop the mascarpone atop each

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Lightly dust with the powdered sugar

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Drizzle the cinnamon syrup over and around the French toast and serve immediately

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Keep the syrup warm

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(The syrup can be made 1 day ahead