Description
Leftover panettone gets a luxurious upgrade.
This French toast is drenched in a bright orange syrup.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cups (79 ml) water
- 1/3 cups (67 g) white sugar
- 1/3 cups (79 ml) orange juice
- 2-3 teaspoons orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 12 slices panettone
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) milk
- 6 ounces (170 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 ounce (30 ml) chocolate liqueur
- 1/3 cups (60 g) dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cups (31 g) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Orange Syrup
- In a small pan over medium-high heat, dissolve sugar in water. Add orange juice, zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Combine French Toast Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and orange juice. In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone, chocolate liqueur, cinnamon, melted chocolate, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
Assemble the French Toast
- Spread mascarpone mixture over half the panettone slices, then top with remaining slices. Place sandwiches in a baking dish, pour the egg mixture over, and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, covered with plastic wrap.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Place sandwiches on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes per side.
Serve
- Enjoy warm with the homemade orange syrup.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use high-quality mascarpone cheese.
- Stale panettone works best for this recipe; it absorbs the custard better.
- Leftover French toast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 100