_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh my goodness, dolls! Let me tell you about this breakfast recipe that’s literally been living rent-free in my head since I first created it. If you’re tired of basic avocado toast (no shade, we still love you avo!), get ready for this life-changing Caramelized French Toast with Berry Mascarpone Cream and Maple-Glazed Bacon.
Listen, we all deserve to feel like queens at breakfast time, and this recipe? It’s giving main character energy all day long!
Here’s what you’ll need (trust me, it’s worth the grocery trip):
– Thick-cut brioche bread (none of that regular sandwich bread, we’re being fancy!)
– Fresh berries (I use raspberries and blackberries because I’m extra)
– Mascarpone cheese
– Heavy cream
– Pure maple syrup (the real deal, not the artificial stuff!)
– Thick-cut bacon
– Vanilla bean paste (yes, paste! It’s a game-changer)
– Eggs
– Heavy cream
– Cinnamon
– Brown sugar
Now, let’s get cooking! _rolls up sleeves_
1. First, let’s handle that bacon (because, priorities!). Lay your bacon strips on a baking sheet, brush with maple syrup, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes until crispy. Watch it closely – nobody likes burnt bacon drama!
1. While the bacon is doing its thing, mix mascarpone cheese with a touch of heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and powdered sugar. Fold in some crushed berries. Pop it in the fridge – we’ll come back to this gorgeousness later.
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1. For the French toast, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, vanilla bean paste, and cinnamon. Dip your brioche slices in this mixture – let them soak up all that goodness for about 30 seconds each side.
1. Here’s the secret that makes this French toast next level: sprinkle brown sugar on each side before cooking. When it hits that hot buttered pan, it creates this incredible caramelized crust that’s absolutely to die for!
1. Cook each slice until golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges (about 3-4 minutes per side).
To serve, dollop that berry mascarpone cream on top of your French toast, arrange your maple-glazed bacon on the side, and scatter fresh berries around the plate. A final drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, and honey, you’ve just created breakfast goals!
The combination of the crispy, caramelized French toast with the creamy berry mascarpone and that sweet-salty maple bacon is literally everything! It’s perfect for special occasions, but honestly? Sometimes being alive is special enough to warrant this kind of treatment!
Before I go whip up another batch (because writing this made me hungry!), don’t forget to follow me on NewsBreak for more recipes that’ll make your taste buds dance! Drop a comment below and let me know if you try this recipe – I love hearing how it turned out for you! Did you add your own twist? Spill the tea, sis!
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a date with this French toast and my stretchy pants! 💁♀️✨
