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Almond Crusted French Toast with Honey and Ricotta is a lovely breakfast.

Almond Crusted French Toast with Whipped Ricotta and Honey

Crispy on the outside and custardy on the inside, this Almond Crusted French Toast with Whipped Ricotta and Honey is begging to be your Christmas morning breakfast!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 845kcal

Ingredients
 

For the filling:

  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • Zest of 1 orange

For the syrup:

  • 3/4 cup honey
  • Juice of 1/2 an orange
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the french toast:

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • Splash vanilla
  • Pinch salt
  • 8 thick slices challah or brioche bread
  • 3 Tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the ricotta and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the orange zest.
  • In another small bowl, whisk the honey, orange, and cinnamon. Add three Tablespoons of that mixture to the ricotta and stir. Reserve the rest for the topping.
  • In a shallow wide bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. Spread the almonds out on a plate.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt half the butter in the skillet. Dip half the bread slices in the egg mixture, letting it soak in for about five seconds on each side. Place both sides of the bread in the almonds, pressing them into the side. Put the bread in the melted butter and grill until browned, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Put the finished bread on an ungreased baking sheet. Melt the rest of the butter in the skillet and repeat with remaining bread slices. Bake the grilled bread in the oven for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
  • If desired, heat the honey mixture on the stove top or in the microwave. Serve the french toast slices with a dollop of ricotta and the honey.

Notes

  • Day old bread is always better - it will soak up the delicious egg mixture.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine French
Keyword Almond Crusted French Toast, french toast with almond and honey, ricotta french toast

Nutrition

Calories: 845kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 243mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 1137IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 323mg | Iron: 5mg
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