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Hazelnut Cocoa French Toast Sandwiches Recipe

Can we all agree that brunch is not the time to exercise restraint? If it were, well then I would not be sure I’d want in on it. Because then there wouldn’t be an excuse to make this French Toast. Hazelnut Cocoa spread is good on or with everything but add in some mascarpone and it’s balanced out perfectly. This Hazelnut Cocoa French Toast Sandwiches recipe is the type of dish I’d serve for a breakfast in bed or at a holiday brunch. Or just to celebrate the weekend.

Now, go stock up on all your cooking essentials, then head into the kitchen, make this, and share it with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!

Hazelnut Cocoa French Toast Sandwiches Recipe

Hazelnut Cocoa French Toast Sandwiches Recipe

This Hazelnut Cocoa French Toast Sandwiches recipe is the type of dish I’d serve for a breakfast in bed or at a holiday brunch. Or just to celebrate the weekend. 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Filling:

  • 4 ounces Mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread
  • 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For The French Toast:

  • 12 (1/2-inch thick) slices loaf French bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • kosher salt
  • A few tablespoons unsalted butter or virgin coconut oil for frying the French toast

For Garnish:

  • Roughly Chopped Toasted Hazelnuts for garnish
  • Pure maple syrup for garnish
  • Whipped cream for garnish

Instructions
 

  • For The Mascarpone Filling: Heat oven to lowest setting and place a baking sheet on the middle rack. Stir mascarpone or cream cheese with a spatula until soft then stir in chocolate-hazelnut spread, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
    Spread mixture evenly among 6 slices of the bread then top with remaining 6 slices and lay “sandwiches” in a pan or dish large enough to fit them all snugly.
  • Soak The French Toast: Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, remaining salt, and remaining vanilla until eggs are broken up and evenly blended.
    Pour over sandwiches and set aside until the majority of the custard has been soaked up, about 5 minutes. Rotate or flip sandwiches as needed to evenly coat.
  • Cook The French Toast: Melt butter over medium-high heat. When foaming subsides, add two sandwiches to the pan. Fry until golden brown on one side, flip with a spatula, and fry the other side.
    When sandwiches are finished, move them to oven while the rest are cooking. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, transfer the French toast to a plate, and serve topped with hazelnuts, maple syrup, and whipped cream, as desired. 

PERSONAL NOTES

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 536IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
Keyword brunch recipe, sweet breakfast
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