Samantha Nicole Holy cannoli, this is a great way to start the day! This Holy Cannoli French Toast stuffs the tender, golden, custard-fried slices of brioche bread with a classic cannoli filling; a tangy, sweet, creamy ricotta with just a hint of warm cinnamon and nutmeg. Oh, and chocolate chips, just for fun! Dust them with powdered sugar and call it a morning, because nothing could make Holy Cannoli French Toast any better! Well, besides making another batch!
Ingredients
For the cannoli filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, plus more, for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- nutmeg, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
For the French toast:
- 4 thick slices brioche
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl using a handheld mixer, beat together the heavy cream, the powdered sugar, the cinnamon, the nutmeg, and the salt until stiff peaks form.
Step 2 –Fold in the ricotta cheese and the mini chocolate chips.
Step 3 –Transfer the filling mixture to a piping bag.
Step 4 –Cut a 2-inch wide slit into the bottom of each slice of the brioche to create a deep pocket.
Step 5 –Fill each pocket with the ricotta mixture.
Step 6 –In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, the milk, and the vanilla until combined.
Step 7 –Working one slice at a time, dip the bread in the egg mixture until fully soaked, about 45 seconds.
Step 8 –In a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
Step 9 –Cook 2 slices of the bread in the melted butter at a time until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 10 –Repeat until all of the slices are cooked.
Step 11 –Sprinkle with the extra powdered sugar and serve.
