Description
A delightful twist on brunch with thick bread stuffed with a sweet ricotta and chocolate filling, perfect for lazy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread (like challah or Texas toast)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Stir together the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips until well combined and smooth.
- Spread the cannoli filling generously between two slices of your chosen bread, making a sandwich.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon until fully blended in another bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the bottom.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are thoroughly coated.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until they are a lovely golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the stuffed French toast warm, drizzled with maple syrup for an extra touch of sweetness.
Notes
For added flavor, garnish with fresh strawberries or raspberries. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg