Today’s Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Cranberry Syrup Recipe is a wonderful Holiday Breakfast or Brunch! Our oven french toast bakes to a crunchy perfection with the Mascarpone, Cream Cheese, Cinnamon, and Pecans stuffed right in between. Then we’re topping it off with Cranberry Syrup! Dreamy.
Why we love Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Cranberry Syrup Recipe
Christmas morning is a magical time during the holidays! When my kiddos were little we’d wake up bright and early to open gifts. I didn’t want to miss the fun by cooking in the kitchen so I loved this recipe–it’s the perfect make ahead breakfast!
The Cranberry Syrup recipe adds the perfect holiday touch too! Enjoy 🙂
Ingredients in Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Cranberry Syrup Recipe
- french or sourdough bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- neufatchel cream cheese
- mascarpone cheese
- pecans,
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- sea salt
- eggs
- 2% milk
- sea salt
- parchment paper
- Cranberry Syrup:
- fresh cranberries
- pure maple syrup
- orange zest
Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Cranberry Syrup Recipe

Today's Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Cranberry Syrup Recipe is a wonderful Holiday Breakfast or Brunch!
Ingredients
- 12 slices french or sourdough bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 (8 ounce) neufatchel cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- parchment paper
- Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cups pure maple syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- French Toast:
- In a 10x14 baking dish place a piece of parchment paper (to prevent sticking while turning during baking).
- Place 6 pieces of french bread in the bottom of baking pan. In a small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, mascarpone, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt.
- Mix until incorporated. Spread mixture on each slice of french bread, distributing evenly. Place additional piece of bread on top.
- Mix eggs, milk, salt in a small mixing bowl and evenly pour over pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 12-24 hours. Preheat oven 375 degrees. Remove plastic wrap and bake for 1 hour-1 hour 10 minutes.
- Using a large spatula carefully turn each stack over every 20 minutes to brown on all sides and ensure uniform baking.
- Serve warm with Cranberry Syrup.
- Syrup:
- In a medium sauce pan pour syrup, add orange zest, bring to boil then reduce to simmer.
- Add cranberries and cook 8 minutes until berries burst and juices run.
- Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Delicious!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 435Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 560mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 2gSugar: 41gProtein: 13g
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- White Chocolate Craisin Bread Pudding Recipe
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- Gingerbread Biscotti
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Enjoy our Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Cranberry Syrup Recipe on Christmas morning this year!
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* I adapted the Marscapone-Stuffed French Bread from BHG Make ahead Holiday recipes 2011
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