Pear-Mascarpone French Toast Recipe

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My twist on French toast features a spiced pear and cheese filling. This dish is great for Sunday breakfast or brunch with the family and is elegant enough for company. —Emily Butler, Canton, Ohio

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Pear-Mascarpone French Toast Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

30 10 40

Ingredients

2 medium pears, peeled and finely chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
4 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple syrup, optional

Directions

In a small saucepan, cook pears in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or just until tender. Remove from the heat; cool completely.
In a small bowl, beat cheese. Stir in the sugar, ginger, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and pears. Cut a pocket in the side of each slice of bread. Carefully fill each pocket with about 1/4 cup of pear mixture.
In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla and remaining cinnamon. Carefully dip both sides of bread in egg mixture (being careful to not squeeze out filling).
In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Cook stuffed bread on both sides until golden brown. Serve with syrup if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 321 calories, 23 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 159 mg cholesterol, 238 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Pear-Mascarpone French Toast in Country Woman October/November 2008, p32