Strawberry Shortcake French Toast
Serves : 2
Transform brunch into a celebration with these stunning Baked Strawberry Shortcake French Toast pots. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a delightful twist on dessert, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make and is sure to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 slices Brioche Loaf
- 250 g Strawberries sliced
- 4 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese
- 2 tbsp Double Cream or Heavy Cream
- 2 Eggs Medium
- 2 tbsp Icing Sugar or Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Shortcake Biscuits crushed (for sprinkling)
- Whipped Double Cream optional (for serving)
- Runny Honey optional (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries. In a small bowl, combine the sliced strawberries with 1 teaspoon of icing sugar. Gently toss together and let them sit for 10 minutes while you prepare the french toast.250 g Strawberries
- In a small bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and 1 tablespoon of double cream. Gently mix with a spoon until smooth and spreadable.4 tbsp Mascarpone Cheese, 2 tbsp Double Cream
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining tablespoon of double cream, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.2 Eggs, 2 tbsp Icing Sugar, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Spread the mascarpone cream evenly over one side of 2 brioche loaf slices. Sprinkle generously with shortcake biscuit crumbs. Top each slice with sliced strawberries.4 slices Brioche Loaf, 4 Shortcake Biscuits
- Place the remaining slices of brioche on top, creating a sandwich. Carefully cut each sandwich into 2cm cubes.
- Grease two 10cm ramekins or baking pots.
- Divide the brioche cubes between the ramekins and pour the egg mixture evenly over them, ensuring all the bread gets soaked.
- Cover the ramekins with cling film and refrigerate overnight for best results. If making on the day, chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Remove the ramekins from the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm drizzled with runny honey, topped with whipped double cream, and a sprinkle of additional biscuit crumbs and strawberries (optional).Whipped Double Cream, Runny Honey
Nutrition
Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 10gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 287mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 937IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 2mg
DISCLAIMER
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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