Decadent Cannoli Stuffed French Toast Recipe
This Decadent Cannoli Stuffed French Toast is a deliciously indulgent breakfast treat combining creamy ricotta and chocolate chips sandwiched between slices of bread, dipped in a cinnamon-spiced egg batter, and pan-fried to golden perfection. It’s a delightful twist on classic French toast, inspired by the flavors of Italian cannoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cannoli Filling
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
For the French Toast
- 8 slices bread (preferably thick-cut)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter
To Serve
- Maple syrup or additional powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Cannoli Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and mini chocolate chips. Mix well until smooth and evenly distributed.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture onto one slice of bread. Top with another slice of bread to form a sandwich. Repeat for all slices.
- Make the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Dip the Sandwiches: Carefully dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak on both sides but not so long that the bread becomes soggy.
- Cook the French Toast: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the soaked sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until equally golden and cooked through, another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet and serve hot, topped with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar as desired.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread like brioche or challah for best results and to hold the filling well.
- If ricotta is too watery, drain it in a fine mesh sieve for 15 minutes before mixing to prevent sogginess.
- For a nutty twist, sprinkle chopped pistachios on the ricotta filling before closing sandwiches.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with mini chocolate chunks or finely chopped dark chocolate.
- Serve immediately for the best texture—French toast tends to lose crispiness when it cools.
- Leftover stuffed French toast can be reheated in a toaster oven to regain crispness.
Keywords: Cannoli stuffed French toast, ricotta French toast, chocolate chip stuffed French toast, Italian breakfast, ricotta cheese breakfast, cinnamon French toast
