Description
A delightful and indulgent Lemon-Ricotta Stuffed French Toast perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Butter for cooking
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the ricotta mixture between two slices of bread to create a sandwich.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brioche or challah bread.
- Can be served with fresh berries or maple syrup.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the ricotta mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg