Almond Crusted French Toast with Whipped Ricotta and Honey Recipe
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INGREDIENT
– For the filling:– 3/4 cup ricotta cheese– 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened– Zest of 1 orangeFor the syrup:– 3/4 cup honey– Juice of 1/2 an orange– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamonFor the french toast:– 1/2 cup sliced almond– 3 egg– 3/4 cup milk– Splash vanilla– Pinch salt– 8 thick slices challah or brioche bread– 3 Tablespoons butter
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INSTRUCTION
Preheat oven to 350. Whip ricotta and cream cheese in an electric mixer with the whisk attachment until smooth. Add orange zest.
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Step 1
Mix honey, orange, and cinnamon in another small bowl. Mix three tablespoons of that mixture with ricotta. Save the rest for topping.
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Step 2
In a small bowl, mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. Spread almonds on a plate. Heat a skillet medium. Heat half the butter in the skillet. Soak half the bread slices in the egg mixture for five seconds each side.
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Step 3
Apply almonds to both sides of bread. Cook bread in melted butter for 2-3 minutes per side. Place baked bread on ungreased sheet. Remelt remaining butter in skillet and add bread slices.
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Step 4
Finish baking the grilled bread in 8-10 minutes.
Heat honey mixture in microwave or stove. French toast with honey and ricotta.