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Orange & Cardamom Stuffed French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Brioche or Challah bread
- 4-6 tbsps butter
- Custard
- 5 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- zest of two oranges
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Filling
- 2 blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- zest of one orange
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A creative twist on a classic brunch dish.
Recipe by Ariana Feygin
Directions
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, orange zest, lemon zest, ground cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, stir together the cream cheese, maple syrup, orange zest, lemon zest, ground cardamom, and cinnamon. Add the filling to a piping bag and cut off the tip.
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Slice the bread into approximately ¾ inch pieces. Cut a slit about ¾ way through the bread slices and fill the inside using the piping bag.
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Melt the butter (about 2 Tablespoons per batch) and cook the french toast for about 4-5 minutes per side on medium heat until golden brown.
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Garnish with your favorite toppings! Ideas include berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar or honey.
* Recipes created for given quantity. Changes to quantities are for planning purposes only and have not been tested.