Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 orange, juiced
- 1/2 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 slices (3/4-inch) day-old brioche (or any thickly sliced bread will do)
- 16 tsp mascarpone
- 8 tsp orange marmalade
- 2 tbsp butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Maple syrup for serving
Directions
In a mixing bow whisk together the eggs, cream, orange juice, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, sugar, and salt.Lay the bread slices flat on a clean work surface. Spread 1 side of each slice with 2 teaspoons of mascarpone. Spread 2 teaspoons of the marmalade over the mascarpone on half of the slices. Place the slices together to form 4 sandwiches.
Worknig 1 at a time, dip the sandwich in the egg mixture, letting it sit about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Preheat a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the butter. When the butter has melted, add 2 of the sandwiches and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.
Cut the French toast "sandwiches" in half and serve hot, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup, as desired.
