French Toast with Strawberries and Mascarpone

I can suggest a delicious recipe for French toast with strawberries and mascarpone with an Italian touch. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 4 slices of country bread or brioche
• 2 large eggs
• 60 ml milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• 250 g mascarpone
• Fresh strawberries, to taste
• Powdered sugar for garnish
• Butter, for cooking

Preparation

1. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk, sugar, vanilla extract and salt.
2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter.
3. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture, making sure they absorb the liquid well without breaking.
4. Cook the French toast in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
5. Meanwhile, wash and slice the strawberries. Soften the mascarpone by working it with a spatula or spoon to make it spreadable.
6. Once the French toast is ready, spread a generous layer of mascarpone on each slice, then top with the sliced strawberries.
7. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Trivia

French toast, or “pain perdu” in French, has a long history. It was originally a way to use stale bread by softening it in a milk and egg mixture, then frying it. Today it is enjoyed in many sweet and savory variations around the world.

The Italian touch comes from the use of mascarpone, a creamy cheese typical of Italian cuisine, originating in Lombardy and often associated with desserts such as the famous tiramisu.