Challah French Toast with Mascarpone and Berries
This recipe forChallah French Toast with Mascarpone and Berries promises a morning filled with delight and indulgence.
Thick cut and custard-soaked challah is toasted to a perfect golden crust, then topped with quick, macerated berries, creamy whipped mascarpone, and crunchy pistachios.
Perfect for lazy Sundays, family breakfasts, or a festive brunch spread, this recipe elevates the classic French toast into a craveable picture worthy dish!
- Author
- Courtesy of Zimmysnook
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 6
Ingredients
- 6 x 1.5” slices of challah bread, preferably day-old loaf
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 24 ounces assorted berries (larger berries halved or quartered)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- For the Custard
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs, plus 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup (4 ounces) mascarpone
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Unsalted pistachios
- Maple syrup
- Mint leaves, whole or chopped, optional
- Hestan Provisions™ Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl, 7-Quart
- Thomas Keller Commercial Clad Stainless Steel TITUM® Nonstick Sauté Pans, 12.5 in.
- Hestan Provisions™ OvenBond® Tri-ply Quarter Sheet Pan
Directions
- Gently toss everything together in a bowl cover and let sit for 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, egg yolk, vanilla, brown sugar, lemon zest, and pinch of salt.
- Arrange challah slices on a baking sheet. Pour the custard over the bread and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Carefully flip halfway through, to allow both sides to absorb evenly.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment (or in a large bowl with an electric beater or whisk), combine the mascarpone, cream, sugar, lemon extract, and salt.
- Whip on high until soft peaks form, 4-5 minutes.
- Use immediately or make ahead and store into a sealed container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, the French toast will be finished in the oven.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium, then add 2 tablespoons butter to melt.
- Place 2 pieces of the soaked challah in the skillet and cook each side until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side.
- When finished, place on a sheet pan and repeat the process until all the French toast is golden brown.
- Serve warm with a heaping spoonful of the macerated fruit, a dollop of whipped cream, chopped pistachios, a drizzle of maple syrup and a few mint leaves. (optional)
- Serve and enjoy!