Overnight Berry Mascarpone Brioche French Toast
Trader Joe'sOvernight Berry Mascarpone Brioche French Toast
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 1 loaf Trader Joe's Challah Braided Egg Bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing
For the Mascarpone Filling
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's Mascarpone, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Topping
- 1 bag Trader Joe's Fruitful Medley, thawed
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
For Serving
- as needed Trader Joe's Organic Powdered Cane Sugar, for dusting
- as needed Trader Joe's Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the brioche: Slice the Trader Joe's Challah Braided Egg Bread into 1-inch thick slices. Arrange half of the slices in a single layer in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Make the mascarpone filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened Trader Joe's Mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Assemble the layers: Spread the mascarpone mixture evenly over the brioche slices in the baking dish. Top with the remaining brioche slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the egg custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Pour the custard: Carefully pour the egg custard evenly over the brioche in the baking dish, making sure all slices are saturated. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Chill overnight: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours).
⏱️ 360 min
- 7
Preheat oven and bake: The next morning, preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the French toast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes while the oven preheats. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Prepare berry topping: While the French toast bakes, gently warm the thawed Trader Joe's Fruitful Medley with Trader Joe's Organic Vermont Maple Syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until slightly saucy.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Serve: Remove the French toast from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes. Dust with Trader Joe's Organic Powdered Cane Sugar and serve with the warm berry topping and extra Trader Joe's Organic Vermont Maple Syrup, as desired.
⏱️ 5 min
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Trader Joe'sOvernight Berry Mascarpone Brioche French Toast
For the French Toast
- 1 loaf Trader Joe's Challah Braided Egg Bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter, for greasing
For the Mascarpone Filling
- 8 ounces Trader Joe's Mascarpone, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Berry Topping
- 1 bag Trader Joe's Fruitful Medley, thawed
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
For Serving
- as needed Trader Joe's Organic Powdered Cane Sugar, for dusting
- as needed Trader Joe's Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the brioche: Slice the Trader Joe's Challah Braided Egg Bread into 1-inch thick slices. Arrange half of the slices in a single layer in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Make the mascarpone filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened Trader Joe's Mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Assemble the layers: Spread the mascarpone mixture evenly over the brioche slices in the baking dish. Top with the remaining brioche slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the egg custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Pour the custard: Carefully pour the egg custard evenly over the brioche in the baking dish, making sure all slices are saturated. Gently press down on the bread to help it absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Chill overnight: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 12 hours).
⏱️ 360 min - 7
Preheat oven and bake: The next morning, preheat your oven to 375°F. Remove the French toast from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes while the oven preheats. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Prepare berry topping: While the French toast bakes, gently warm the thawed Trader Joe's Fruitful Medley with Trader Joe's Organic Vermont Maple Syrup in a small saucepan over low heat until slightly saucy.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Serve: Remove the French toast from the oven. Let it cool for a few minutes. Dust with Trader Joe's Organic Powdered Cane Sugar and serve with the warm berry topping and extra Trader Joe's Organic Vermont Maple Syrup, as desired.
⏱️ 5 min