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Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the most heavenly breakfast that’ll make you feel like royalty – Caramelized French Toast with Berry Mascarpone and Honey-Glazed Pecans. Trust me, this isn’t your regular French toast; it’s the kind that’ll make your Instagram followers drool and your taste buds dance!
Let me tell you, I discovered this recipe during one of those lazy Sunday mornings when regular French toast just wasn’t cutting it anymore. And honey, when I say this is life-changing, I mean it!
Here’s what you’ll need (I know you’re already excited!):
– Thick-cut brioche bread (because we’re fancy like that!)
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup whole milk
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– A pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
– Mascarpone cheese
– Fresh mixed berries
– Pecans
– Honey
– Butter (the real deal, not that fake stuff!)
Now, let’s get cooking! First, whisk those eggs like they owe you money, then add the cream, milk, vanilla, and spices. Girl, the smell alone will have your neighbors knocking!
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Back to our masterpiece! Soak each slice of brioche in the mixture for about 30 seconds each side. Meanwhile, honey-glaze those pecans by tossing them in a pan with honey and a tiny pinch of sea salt until they’re golden brown.
Here’s the game-changer: sprinkle brown sugar on one side of your soaked bread. When you cook it in butter (medium heat, please!), that sugar will caramelize and create this gorgeous, crispy crust that’s absolutely to die for!
While your French toast is cooking (about 3-4 minutes each side), whip up that mascarpone with a little vanilla and honey. Layer this cloud-like cream on your French toast, top with fresh berries, and crown it with those honey-glazed pecans.
Y’all, when I tell you this breakfast will change your life, I’m not even exaggerating! It’s the perfect balance of crispy, creamy, fruity, and nutty. Plus, it looks so Instagram-worthy, you might want to take pictures before diving in (I won’t judge, I do it too! 😉).
Before you rush to your kitchen, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your taste buds sing! Drop a comment below and let me know if you tried this recipe – I’d love to hear how it turned out for you! And between us, if you happen to have leftovers (which I doubt), this makes an amazing midnight snack. Not that I’m speaking from experience or anything… 😏
XOXO,
Your favorite foodie friend 💋
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