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Panettone French Toast Recipe

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Ingredients

1/2 c mascarpone cheese .
1 c packed dark brown sugar .
6 large eggs .
3/4 c whole milk .
2 tbsps whipping cream .
Cinnamon Syrup .
2 tbsps unsalted butter .
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon .
1 c water .
3/4 c whipping cream .
1 lb loaf panettone, baking paper removed .
French Toast .
1/4 c sugar .
powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

Step #1 To make the syrup: Combine 1 c of water & brown sugar in a heavy medium saucepan.
Step #2 Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Step #3 Boil until the syrup reduces to 1 c, about 10 mins.
Step #4 Remove from the heat & whisk in the cream & cinnamon.
Step #5 Keep the syrup warm.
Step #6 (The syrup can be made 1 day ahead.
Step #7 Cool, then cover & put in the fridge.
Step #8 Rewarm before serving.
Step #9 ).
Step #10 Meanwhile, prepare the French toast: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
Step #11 Trim the bottom crust of the panettone.
Step #12 Starting at the bottom end of the panettone, cut it crosswise into 6 (3/4-inch thick) round slices (reserve the top piece for toast!).
Step #13 In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until well mixed.
Step #14 Add the cream, milk, & sugar & whisk until well mixed.
Step #15 Melt 1 tbsp of butter on a large nonstick griddle over med-heat/flame.
Step #16 Dip 3 slices of panettone into the custard, turning to allow both sides to absorb the custard.
Step #17 Grill the soaked panettone slices until they are golden brown & firm to the touch, about 4 mins per side.
Step #18 Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet & keep them warm in the oven.
Step #19 Repeat with the remaining butter, panettone slices, & custard.
Step #20 Transfer the French toast to plates.
Step #21 Dollop the mascarpone atop each.
Step #22 Lightly dust with the powdered sugar.
Step #23 Drizzle the cinnamon syrup over & around the French toast & serve as soon as possible.
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